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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.84, 2,242.56 and 1,276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.84, 2,242.56 and 1,276.92 is: 1,760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.84 : 2,242.56 = 1,276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.84/2,242.56 = 1,276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.84x = 2,242.56 × 1,276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.84x = 2,863,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,569.72/1,626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.20

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