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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.51, 2,441.63 and 896.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.51, 2,441.63 and 896.71 is: 1,345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.51 : 2,441.63 = 896.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.51/2,441.63 = 896.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.51x = 2,441.63 × 896.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.51x = 2,189,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,431.80/1,627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.26

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