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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.45, 2,493.96 and 623.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.45, 2,493.96 and 623.15 is: 934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.45 : 2,493.96 = 623.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.45/2,493.96 = 623.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.45x = 2,493.96 × 623.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.45x = 1,554,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,111.17/1,662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.83

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