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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.52, 2,239.74 and 1,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.52, 2,239.74 and 1,063.78 is: 1,467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.52 : 2,239.74 = 1,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.52/2,239.74 = 1,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.52x = 2,239.74 × 1,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.52x = 2,382,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,590.62/1,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.55

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