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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.28, 2,246.54 and 964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.28, 2,246.54 and 964.88 is: 1,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.28 : 2,246.54 = 964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.28/2,246.54 = 964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.28x = 2,246.54 × 964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.28x = 2,167,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,641.52/1,628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.25

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