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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.69, 2,240.73 and 915.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.69, 2,240.73 and 915.48 is: 1,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.69 : 2,240.73 = 915.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.69/2,240.73 = 915.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.69x = 2,240.73 × 915.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.69x = 2,051,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,343.50/1,623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.38

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