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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.40, 2,238.66 and 960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.40, 2,238.66 and 960.28 is: 1,324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.40 : 2,238.66 = 960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.40/2,238.66 = 960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.40x = 2,238.66 × 960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.40x = 2,149,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,740.42/1,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.22

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