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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.04, 2,439.44 and 858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.04, 2,439.44 and 858.08 is: 1,286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.04 : 2,439.44 = 858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.04/2,439.44 = 858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.04x = 2,439.44 × 858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.04x = 2,093,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,234.68/1,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.53

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