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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.72, 2,473.14 and 623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.72, 2,473.14 and 623 is: 933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.72 : 2,473.14 = 623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.72/2,473.14 = 623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.72x = 2,473.14 × 623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.72x = 1,540,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,766.22/1,649.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.96

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