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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.14, 2,245.35 and 964.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.14, 2,245.35 and 964.05 is: 1,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.14 : 2,245.35 = 964.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.14/2,245.35 = 964.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.14x = 2,245.35 × 964.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.14x = 2,164,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,629.67/1,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.33

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