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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.50, 2,247.74 and 930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.50, 2,247.74 and 930.28 is: 1,284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.50 : 2,247.74 = 930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.50/2,247.74 = 930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.50x = 2,247.74 × 930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.50x = 2,091,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,027.57/1,628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.02

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