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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.84, 2,434.02 and 929.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.84, 2,434.02 and 929.02 is: 1,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.84 : 2,434.02 = 929.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.84/2,434.02 = 929.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.84x = 2,434.02 × 929.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.84x = 2,261,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,253.26/1,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.53

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