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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.66, 2,304.99 and 963.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.66, 2,304.99 and 963.18 is: 1,444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.66 : 2,304.99 = 963.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.66/2,304.99 = 963.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.66x = 2,304.99 × 963.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.66x = 2,220,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,120.27/1,536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.77

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