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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.18, 2,246.48 and 965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.18, 2,246.48 and 965 is: 1,331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.18 : 2,246.48 = 965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.18/2,246.48 = 965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.18x = 2,246.48 × 965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.18x = 2,167,853.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,853.20/1,628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.46

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