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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.87, 2,493.23 and 622.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.87, 2,493.23 and 622.83 is: 933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.87 : 2,493.23 = 622.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.87/2,493.23 = 622.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.87x = 2,493.23 × 622.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.87x = 1,552,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,858.44/1,662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.84

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