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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.26, 2,245.77 and 928.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.26, 2,245.77 and 928.50 is: 1,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.26 : 2,245.77 = 928.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.26/2,245.77 = 928.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.26x = 2,245.77 × 928.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.26x = 2,085,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,197.45/1,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.42

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