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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.95, 2,245.32 and 963.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.95, 2,245.32 and 963.96 is: 1,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.95 : 2,245.32 = 963.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.95/2,245.32 = 963.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.95x = 2,245.32 × 963.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.95x = 2,164,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,398.67/1,626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.35

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