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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.07, 2,245.38 and 928.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.07, 2,245.38 and 928.45 is: 1,281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.07 : 2,245.38 = 928.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.07/2,245.38 = 928.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.07x = 2,245.38 × 928.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.07x = 2,084,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,711.83/1,627.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.27

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