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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.56, 2,244.66 and 927.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.56, 2,244.66 and 927.94 is: 1,280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.56 : 2,244.66 = 927.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.56/2,244.66 = 927.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.56x = 2,244.66 × 927.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.56x = 2,082,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,904.19/1,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.56

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