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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.83, 2,241.09 and 1,064.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.83, 2,241.09 and 1,064.77 is: 1,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.83 : 2,241.09 = 1,064.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.83/2,241.09 = 1,064.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.83x = 2,241.09 × 1,064.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.83x = 2,386,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,245.40/1,623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.52

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