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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.65, 2,246.16 and 900.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.65, 2,246.16 and 900.05 is: 1,242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.65 : 2,246.16 = 900.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.65/2,246.16 = 900.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.65x = 2,246.16 × 900.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.65x = 2,021,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,650.98/1,627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.07

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