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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.93, 2,437.15 and 650.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.93, 2,437.15 and 650.67 is: 976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.93 : 2,437.15 = 650.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.93/2,437.15 = 650.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.93x = 2,437.15 × 650.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.93x = 1,585,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,768.20/1,623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.50

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