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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.51, 2,240.19 and 960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.51, 2,240.19 and 960.12 is: 1,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.51 : 2,240.19 = 960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.51/2,240.19 = 960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.51x = 2,240.19 × 960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.51x = 2,150,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,851.22/1,623.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.82

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