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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.02, 2,437.44 and 845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.02, 2,437.44 and 845.88 is: 1,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.02 : 2,437.44 = 845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.02/2,437.44 = 845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.02x = 2,437.44 × 845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.02x = 2,061,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,781.75/1,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.21

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