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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.28, 2,245.49 and 909.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.28, 2,245.49 and 909.33 is: 1,254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.28 : 2,245.49 = 909.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.28/2,245.49 = 909.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.28x = 2,245.49 × 909.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.28x = 2,041,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,897.99/1,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.79

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