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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.77, 2,238.53 and 1,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.77, 2,238.53 and 1,091.72 is: 1,505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.77 : 2,238.53 = 1,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.77/2,238.53 = 1,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.77x = 2,238.53 × 1,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.77x = 2,443,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,831.32/1,623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.04

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