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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.98, 2,247.45 and 965.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.98, 2,247.45 and 965.69 is: 1,332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.98 : 2,247.45 = 965.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.98/2,247.45 = 965.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.98x = 2,247.45 × 965.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.98x = 2,170,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,333.56/1,628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.33

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