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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.55, 2,431.42 and 928.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.55, 2,431.42 and 928.11 is: 1,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.55 : 2,431.42 = 928.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.55/2,431.42 = 928.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.55x = 2,431.42 × 928.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.55x = 2,256,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,625.22/1,623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.93

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