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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.39, 2,247.03 and 965.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.39, 2,247.03 and 965.13 is: 1,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.39 : 2,247.03 = 965.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.39/2,247.03 = 965.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.39x = 2,247.03 × 965.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.39x = 2,168,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,676.06/1,628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.80

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