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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.50, 2,243.20 and 927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.50, 2,243.20 and 927.28 is: 1,279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.50 : 2,243.20 = 927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.50/2,243.20 = 927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.50x = 2,243.20 × 927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.50x = 2,080,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,074.50/1,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.65

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