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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.68, 2,246.49 and 964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.68, 2,246.49 and 964.90 is: 1,331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.68 : 2,246.49 = 964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.68/2,246.49 = 964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.68x = 2,246.49 × 964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.68x = 2,167,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,622.14/1,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.72

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