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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.54, 2,238.72 and 1,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.54, 2,238.72 and 1,063.82 is: 1,466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.54 : 2,238.72 = 1,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.54/2,238.72 = 1,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.54x = 2,238.72 × 1,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.54x = 2,381,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,595.11/1,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.91

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