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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.35, 2,245.94 and 964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.35, 2,245.94 and 964.23 is: 1,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.35 : 2,245.94 = 964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.35/2,245.94 = 964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.35x = 2,245.94 × 964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.35x = 2,165,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,597.91/1,627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.75

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