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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.74, 2,246.47 and 964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.74, 2,246.47 and 964.82 is: 1,331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.74 : 2,246.47 = 964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.74/2,246.47 = 964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.74x = 2,246.47 × 964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.74x = 2,167,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,442.39/1,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.57

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