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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.92, 2,246.75 and 998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.92, 2,246.75 and 998.32 is: 1,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.92 : 2,246.75 = 998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.92/2,246.75 = 998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.92x = 2,246.75 × 998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.92x = 2,242,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,964.85/1,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.81

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