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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.68, 2,244.48 and 927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.68, 2,244.48 and 927.92 is: 1,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.68 : 2,244.48 = 927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.68/2,244.48 = 927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.68x = 2,244.48 × 927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.68x = 2,082,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,697.88/1,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.34

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