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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.64, 2,244.15 and 927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.64, 2,244.15 and 927.64 is: 1,279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.64 : 2,244.15 = 927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.64/2,244.15 = 927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.64x = 2,244.15 × 927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.64x = 2,081,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,763.31/1,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.79

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