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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.53, 2,244.51 and 1,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.53, 2,244.51 and 1,067.78 is: 1,472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.53 : 2,244.51 = 1,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.53/2,244.51 = 1,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.53x = 2,244.51 × 1,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.53x = 2,396,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,648.50/1,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.57

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