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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.61, 2,433.40 and 930.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.61, 2,433.40 and 930.94 is: 1,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.61 : 2,433.40 = 930.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.61/2,433.40 = 930.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.61x = 2,433.40 × 930.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.61x = 2,265,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,349.40/1,624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.40

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