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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.50, 2,243.99 and 963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.50, 2,243.99 and 963.26 is: 1,328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.50 : 2,243.99 = 963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.50/2,243.99 = 963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.50x = 2,243.99 × 963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.50x = 2,161,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,529.77/1,626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.95

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