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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.97, 2,437.69 and 1,012.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.97, 2,437.69 and 1,012.97 is: 1,515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.97 : 2,437.69 = 1,012.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.97/2,437.69 = 1,012.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.97x = 2,437.69 × 1,012.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.97x = 2,469,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,292.12/1,628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.86

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