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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.71, 2,244.92 and 928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.71, 2,244.92 and 928.08 is: 1,280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.71 : 2,244.92 = 928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.71/2,244.92 = 928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.71x = 2,244.92 × 928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.71x = 2,083,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,460.71/1,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.79

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