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The sum of three consecutive integers is 1,623

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Set the unknown integer to x. Since they are consecutive integers the next will be x+1 and the next x+2. So

x + x+1 + x+2 = 1623
3x + 3 = 1623
3x = 1620
x = 540

x+1 = 541
x+2 = 542

The consecutive integers are 540, 541, and 542.
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