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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.49, 2,247.35 and 920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.49, 2,247.35 and 920.48 is: 1,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.49 : 2,247.35 = 920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.49/2,247.35 = 920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.49x = 2,247.35 × 920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.49x = 2,068,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,640.73/1,628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.28

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