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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.39, 2,245.86 and 928.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.39, 2,245.86 and 928.75 is: 1,281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.39 : 2,245.86 = 928.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.39/2,245.86 = 928.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.39x = 2,245.86 × 928.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.39x = 2,085,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,842.48/1,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.71

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