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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.04, 2,244.26 and 963.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.04, 2,244.26 and 963.41 is: 1,328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.04 : 2,244.26 = 963.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.04/2,244.26 = 963.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.04x = 2,244.26 × 963.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.04x = 2,162,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,133.71/1,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.87

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