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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.77, 2,438.59 and 805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.77, 2,438.59 and 805.08 is: 1,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.77 : 2,438.59 = 805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.77/2,438.59 = 805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.77x = 2,438.59 × 805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.77x = 1,963,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,245.83/1,627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.10

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