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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.50, 2,245.94 and 928.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.50, 2,245.94 and 928.87 is: 1,281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.50 : 2,245.94 = 928.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.50/2,245.94 = 928.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.50x = 2,245.94 × 928.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.50x = 2,086,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,181.64/1,627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.84

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