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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.49, 2,438.40 and 976.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.49, 2,438.40 and 976.79 is: 1,463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.49 : 2,438.40 = 976.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.49/2,438.40 = 976.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.49x = 2,438.40 × 976.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.49x = 2,381,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,804.74/1,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.48

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