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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.73, 2,248.43 and 929.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.73, 2,248.43 and 929.97 is: 1,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.73 : 2,248.43 = 929.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.73/2,248.43 = 929.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.73x = 2,248.43 × 929.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.73x = 2,090,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,967.80/1,628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.80

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