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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.61, 2,239.47 and 960.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.61, 2,239.47 and 960.03 is: 1,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.61 : 2,239.47 = 960.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.61/2,239.47 = 960.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.61x = 2,239.47 × 960.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.61x = 2,149,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,958.38/1,622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.00

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