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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.47, 2,245.77 and 955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.47, 2,245.77 and 955.35 is: 1,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.47 : 2,245.77 = 955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.47/2,245.77 = 955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.47x = 2,245.77 × 955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.47x = 2,145,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,496.37/1,627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.30

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