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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.51, 2,240.47 and 924.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.51, 2,240.47 and 924.87 is: 1,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.51 : 2,240.47 = 924.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.51/2,240.47 = 924.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.51x = 2,240.47 × 924.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.51x = 2,072,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,150.25/1,623.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.34

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