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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.30, 2,420.06 and 963.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.30, 2,420.06 and 963.68 is: 1,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.30 : 2,420.06 = 963.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.30/2,420.06 = 963.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.30x = 2,420.06 × 963.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.30x = 2,332,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,146.50/1,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.68

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