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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.65, 2,244.49 and 927.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.65, 2,244.49 and 927.89 is: 1,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.65 : 2,244.49 = 927.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.65/2,244.49 = 927.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.65x = 2,244.49 × 927.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.65x = 2,082,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,626.28/1,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.32

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