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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628, 2,246.10 and 965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628, 2,246.10 and 965.06 is: 1,331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628 : 2,246.10 = 965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628/2,246.10 = 965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628x = 2,246.10 × 965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628x = 2,167,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,621.27/1,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.46

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