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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.65, 2,240.97 and 1,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.65, 2,240.97 and 1,034.07 is: 1,427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.65 : 2,240.97 = 1,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.65/2,240.97 = 1,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.65x = 2,240.97 × 1,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.65x = 2,317,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,307.57/1,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.23

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