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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.31, 2,245.64 and 919.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.31, 2,245.64 and 919.23 is: 1,268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.31 : 2,245.64 = 919.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.31/2,245.64 = 919.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.31x = 2,245.64 × 919.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.31x = 2,064,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,255.06/1,627.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.51

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