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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.72, 2,240.91 and 1,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.72, 2,240.91 and 1,064.64 is: 1,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.72 : 2,240.91 = 1,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.72/2,240.91 = 1,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.72x = 2,240.91 × 1,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.72x = 2,385,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,762.42/1,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.32

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