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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.40, 2,244.43 and 927.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.40, 2,244.43 and 927.77 is: 1,280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.40 : 2,244.43 = 927.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.40/2,244.43 = 927.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.40x = 2,244.43 × 927.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.40x = 2,082,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,323.70/1,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.33

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