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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.51, 2,240.32 and 993.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.51, 2,240.32 and 993.78 is: 1,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.51 : 2,240.32 = 993.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.51/2,240.32 = 993.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.51x = 2,240.32 × 993.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.51x = 2,226,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,382.73/1,623.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.34

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