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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.82, 2,246.43 and 919.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.82, 2,246.43 and 919.53 is: 1,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.82 : 2,246.43 = 919.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.82/2,246.43 = 919.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.82x = 2,246.43 × 919.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.82x = 2,065,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,659.78/1,627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.97

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