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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.52, 2,248.67 and 965.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.52, 2,248.67 and 965.97 is: 1,333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.52 : 2,248.67 = 965.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.52/2,248.67 = 965.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.52x = 2,248.67 × 965.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.52x = 2,172,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,147.76/1,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.00

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