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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.68, 2,442.24 and 858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.68, 2,442.24 and 858.24 is: 1,287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.68 : 2,442.24 = 858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.68/2,442.24 = 858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.68x = 2,442.24 × 858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.68x = 2,096,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,028.06/1,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.74

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