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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.74, 2,244.93 and 918.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.74, 2,244.93 and 918.73 is: 1,267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.74 : 2,244.93 = 918.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.74/2,244.93 = 918.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.74x = 2,244.93 × 918.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.74x = 2,062,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,484.54/1,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.86

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