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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.74, 2,143.80 and 963.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.74, 2,143.80 and 963.99 is: 1,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.74 : 2,143.80 = 963.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.74/2,143.80 = 963.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.74x = 2,143.80 × 963.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.74x = 2,066,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,601.76/1,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.08

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