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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.64, 2,245.53 and 928.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.64, 2,245.53 and 928.64 is: 1,281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.64 : 2,245.53 = 928.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.64/2,245.53 = 928.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.64x = 2,245.53 × 928.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.64x = 2,085,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,288.98/1,627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.17

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