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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.89, 2,441.96 and 805.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.89, 2,441.96 and 805.94 is: 1,208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.89 : 2,441.96 = 805.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.89/2,441.96 = 805.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.89x = 2,441.96 × 805.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.89x = 1,968,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,081.36/1,627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.98

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