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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.48, 2,245.92 and 928.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.48, 2,245.92 and 928.84 is: 1,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.48 : 2,245.92 = 928.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.48/2,245.92 = 928.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.48x = 2,245.92 × 928.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.48x = 2,086,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,100.33/1,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.80

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