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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.52, 2,143.04 and 963.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.52, 2,143.04 and 963.03 is: 1,328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.52 : 2,143.04 = 963.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.52/2,143.04 = 963.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.52x = 2,143.04 × 963.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.52x = 2,063,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,809.44/1,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.48

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