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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.39, 2,441.44 and 896.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.39, 2,441.44 and 896.59 is: 1,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.39 : 2,441.44 = 896.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.39/2,441.44 = 896.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.39x = 2,441.44 × 896.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.39x = 2,188,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,958.48/1,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.08

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