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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.92, 2,247.89 and 930.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.92, 2,247.89 and 930.43 is: 1,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.92 : 2,247.89 = 930.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.92/2,247.89 = 930.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.92x = 2,247.89 × 930.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.92x = 2,091,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,494.02/1,628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.98

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