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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.60, 2,483.40 and 923.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.60, 2,483.40 and 923.64 is: 1,385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.60 : 2,483.40 = 923.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.60/2,483.40 = 923.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.60x = 2,483.40 × 923.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.60x = 2,293,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,767.58/1,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.46

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