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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.90, 2,246.30 and 964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.90, 2,246.30 and 964.60 is: 1,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.90 : 2,246.30 = 964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.90/2,246.30 = 964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.90x = 2,246.30 × 964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.90x = 2,166,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,780.98/1,627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.03

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