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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.77, 2,241.01 and 915.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.77, 2,241.01 and 915.75 is: 1,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.77 : 2,241.01 = 915.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.77/2,241.01 = 915.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.77x = 2,241.01 × 915.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.77x = 2,052,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,193.70/1,623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.85

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