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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.66, 2,247.60 and 920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.66, 2,247.60 and 920.48 is: 1,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.66 : 2,247.60 = 920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.66/2,247.60 = 920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.66x = 2,247.60 × 920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.66x = 2,068,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,870.85/1,628.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.29

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