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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.14, 2,248.44 and 966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.14, 2,248.44 and 966.56 is: 1,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.14 : 2,248.44 = 966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.14/2,248.44 = 966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.14x = 2,248.44 × 966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.14x = 2,173,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,252.17/1,629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.99

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