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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.73, 2,240.73 and 925.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.73, 2,240.73 and 925.09 is: 1,276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.73 : 2,240.73 = 925.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.73/2,240.73 = 925.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.73x = 2,240.73 × 925.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.73x = 2,072,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,876.92/1,623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.61

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