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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.88, 2,433.75 and 1,038.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.88, 2,433.75 and 1,038.65 is: 1,556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.88 : 2,433.75 = 1,038.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.88/2,433.75 = 1,038.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.88x = 2,433.75 × 1,038.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.88x = 2,527,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,814.44/1,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.66

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