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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.84, 2,436.72 and 975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.84, 2,436.72 and 975.84 is: 1,464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.84 : 2,436.72 = 975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.84/2,436.72 = 975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.84x = 2,436.72 × 975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.84x = 2,377,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,848.84/1,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.34

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