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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.54, 2,243.94 and 963.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.54, 2,243.94 and 963.12 is: 1,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.54 : 2,243.94 = 963.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.54/2,243.94 = 963.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.54x = 2,243.94 × 963.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.54x = 2,161,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,183.49/1,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.70

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