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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.50, 2,294.52 and 964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.50, 2,294.52 and 964.28 is: 1,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.50 : 2,294.52 = 964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.50/2,294.52 = 964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.50x = 2,294.52 × 964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.50x = 2,212,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,559.75/1,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.86

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