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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627, 2,244.65 and 1,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627, 2,244.65 and 1,067.78 is: 1,473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627 : 2,244.65 = 1,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627/2,244.65 = 1,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627x = 2,244.65 × 1,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627x = 2,396,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,792.38/1,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.14

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