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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.73, 2,439.88 and 804.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.73, 2,439.88 and 804.31 is: 1,205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.73 : 2,439.88 = 804.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.73/2,439.88 = 804.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.73x = 2,439.88 × 804.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.73x = 1,962,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,419.88/1,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.62

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