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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.55, 2,244.62 and 880.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.55, 2,244.62 and 880.49 is: 1,215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.55 : 2,244.62 = 880.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.55/2,244.62 = 880.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.55x = 2,244.62 × 880.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.55x = 1,976,361.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,361.06/1,626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.07

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