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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.67, 2,246.36 and 1,068.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.67, 2,246.36 and 1,068.59 is: 1,474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.67 : 2,246.36 = 1,068.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.67/2,246.36 = 1,068.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.67x = 2,246.36 × 1,068.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.67x = 2,400,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,437.83/1,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.77

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