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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.32, 2,245.92 and 964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.32, 2,245.92 and 964.56 is: 1,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.32 : 2,245.92 = 964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.32/2,245.92 = 964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.32x = 2,245.92 × 964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.32x = 2,166,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,324.60/1,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.22

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