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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.84, 2,437.84 and 845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.84, 2,437.84 and 845.76 is: 1,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.84 : 2,437.84 = 845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.84/2,437.84 = 845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.84x = 2,437.84 × 845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.84x = 2,061,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,827.56/1,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.60

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