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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.63, 2,101.22 and 963.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.63, 2,101.22 and 963.34 is: 1,329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.63 : 2,101.22 = 963.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.63/2,101.22 = 963.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.63x = 2,101.22 × 963.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.63x = 2,024,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,200.06/1,522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.41

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