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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.80, 2,246.32 and 909.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.80, 2,246.32 and 909.99 is: 1,255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.80 : 2,246.32 = 909.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.80/2,246.32 = 909.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.80x = 2,246.32 × 909.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.80x = 2,044,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,128.74/1,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.76

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