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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.49, 2,444.88 and 978.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.49, 2,444.88 and 978.68 is: 1,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.49 : 2,444.88 = 978.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.49/2,444.88 = 978.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.49x = 2,444.88 × 978.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.49x = 2,392,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,764.94/1,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.22

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