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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.52, 2,246.18 and 919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.52, 2,246.18 and 919.40 is: 1,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.52 : 2,246.18 = 919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.52/2,246.18 = 919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.52x = 2,246.18 × 919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.52x = 2,065,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,137.89/1,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.89

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