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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.92, 2,246.58 and 929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.92, 2,246.58 and 929.52 is: 1,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.92 : 2,246.58 = 929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.92/2,246.58 = 929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.92x = 2,246.58 × 929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.92x = 2,088,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,241.04/1,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.77

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