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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.96, 2,243.70 and 927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.96, 2,243.70 and 927.40 is: 1,279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.96 : 2,243.70 = 927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.96/2,243.70 = 927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.96x = 2,243.70 × 927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.96x = 2,080,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,807.38/1,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.74

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