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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.96, 2,246.98 and 965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.96, 2,246.98 and 965.08 is: 1,332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.96 : 2,246.98 = 965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.96/2,246.98 = 965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.96x = 2,246.98 × 965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.96x = 2,168,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,515.46/1,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.04

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