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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.50, 2,244.68 and 927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.50, 2,244.68 and 927.88 is: 1,280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.50 : 2,244.68 = 927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.50/2,244.68 = 927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.50x = 2,244.68 × 927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.50x = 2,082,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,793.68/1,626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.54

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