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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.80, 2,246.40 and 929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.80, 2,246.40 and 929.40 is: 1,282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.80 : 2,246.40 = 929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.80/2,246.40 = 929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.80x = 2,246.40 × 929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.80x = 2,087,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,804.16/1,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.59

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