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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.72, 2,241.24 and 925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.72, 2,241.24 and 925.56 is: 1,277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.72 : 2,241.24 = 925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.72/2,241.24 = 925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.72x = 2,241.24 × 925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.72x = 2,074,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,402.09/1,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.56

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