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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.92, 2,243.74 and 927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.92, 2,243.74 and 927.24 is: 1,279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.92 : 2,243.74 = 927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.92/2,243.74 = 927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.92x = 2,243.74 × 927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.92x = 2,080,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,485.48/1,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.57

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