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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.96, 2,246.28 and 1,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.96, 2,246.28 and 1,132.16 is: 1,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.96 : 2,246.28 = 1,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.96/2,246.28 = 1,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.96x = 2,246.28 × 1,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.96x = 2,543,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,148.36/1,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.21

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