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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.81, 2,247.65 and 1,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.81, 2,247.65 and 1,039.28 is: 1,434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.81 : 2,247.65 = 1,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.81/2,247.65 = 1,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.81x = 2,247.65 × 1,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.81x = 2,335,937.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,937.69/1,628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.14

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