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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.44, 2,245.88 and 964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.44, 2,245.88 and 964.16 is: 1,330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.44 : 2,245.88 = 964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.44/2,245.88 = 964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.44x = 2,245.88 × 964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.44x = 2,165,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,393.58/1,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.56

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