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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.78, 2,441.27 and 807.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.78, 2,441.27 and 807.57 is: 1,210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.78 : 2,441.27 = 807.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.78/2,441.27 = 807.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.78x = 2,441.27 × 807.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.78x = 1,971,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,498.43/1,628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.42

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