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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.87, 2,245.91 and 1,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.87, 2,245.91 and 1,060.44 is: 1,463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.87 : 2,245.91 = 1,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.87/2,245.91 = 1,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.87x = 2,245.91 × 1,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.87x = 2,381,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,647.50/1,627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.05

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