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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.93, 2,247.53 and 965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.93, 2,247.53 and 965.94 is: 1,332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.93 : 2,247.53 = 965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.93/2,247.53 = 965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.93x = 2,247.53 × 965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.93x = 2,170,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,974.30/1,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.77

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