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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.70, 2,240.73 and 925.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.70, 2,240.73 and 925.06 is: 1,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.70 : 2,240.73 = 925.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.70/2,240.73 = 925.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.70x = 2,240.73 × 925.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.70x = 2,072,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,809.69/1,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.60

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