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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.39, 2,244.39 and 927.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.39, 2,244.39 and 927.75 is: 1,280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.39 : 2,244.39 = 927.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.39/2,244.39 = 927.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.39x = 2,244.39 × 927.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.39x = 2,082,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,232.82/1,626.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.28

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