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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.76, 2,248.34 and 966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.76, 2,248.34 and 966.64 is: 1,333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.76 : 2,248.34 = 966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.76/2,248.34 = 966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.76x = 2,248.34 × 966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.76x = 2,173,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,335.38/1,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.53

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