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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.39, 2,441.77 and 653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.39, 2,441.77 and 653.27 is: 980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.39 : 2,441.77 = 653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.39/2,441.77 = 653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.39x = 2,441.77 × 653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.39x = 1,595,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,135.09/1,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.18

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