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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.51, 2,244.87 and 918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.51, 2,244.87 and 918.72 is: 1,268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.51 : 2,244.87 = 918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.51/2,244.87 = 918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.51x = 2,244.87 × 918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.51x = 2,062,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,406.97/1,626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.00

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