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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.32, 2,245.26 and 964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.32, 2,245.26 and 964.20 is: 1,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.32 : 2,245.26 = 964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.32/2,245.26 = 964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.32x = 2,245.26 × 964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.32x = 2,164,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,879.69/1,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.33

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