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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.92, 2,244.84 and 928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.92, 2,244.84 and 928.28 is: 1,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.92 : 2,244.84 = 928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.92/2,244.84 = 928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.92x = 2,244.84 × 928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.92x = 2,083,840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,840.08/1,626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.85

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