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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.90, 2,437.65 and 1,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.90, 2,437.65 and 1,008.30 is: 1,513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.90 : 2,437.65 = 1,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.90/2,437.65 = 1,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.90x = 2,437.65 × 1,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.90x = 2,457,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,882.50/1,623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.57

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