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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.65, 2,245.32 and 1,184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.65, 2,245.32 and 1,184.85 is: 1,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.65 : 2,245.32 = 1,184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.65/2,245.32 = 1,184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.65x = 2,245.32 × 1,184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.65x = 2,660,367.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,367.40/1,627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.48

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