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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.56, 2,246.08 and 928.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.56, 2,246.08 and 928.96 is: 1,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.56 : 2,246.08 = 928.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.56/2,246.08 = 928.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.56x = 2,246.08 × 928.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.56x = 2,086,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,518.48/1,627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.99

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