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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.40, 2,242.80 and 963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.40, 2,242.80 and 963.28 is: 1,328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.40 : 2,242.80 = 963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.40/2,242.80 = 963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.40x = 2,242.80 × 963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.40x = 2,160,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,444.38/1,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.36

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