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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.06, 2,436.86 and 968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.06, 2,436.86 and 968.14 is: 1,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.06 : 2,436.86 = 968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.06/2,436.86 = 968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.06x = 2,436.86 × 968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.06x = 2,359,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,221.64/1,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.88

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