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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.40, 2,247.60 and 1,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.40, 2,247.60 and 1,007.04 is: 1,389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.40 : 2,247.60 = 1,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.40/2,247.60 = 1,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.40x = 2,247.60 × 1,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.40x = 2,263,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,423.10/1,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.97

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