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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.65, 2,430.75 and 1,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.65, 2,430.75 and 1,214.60 is: 1,818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.65 : 2,430.75 = 1,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.65/2,430.75 = 1,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.65x = 2,430.75 × 1,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.65x = 2,952,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,388.95/1,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.37

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