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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.70, 2,240.66 and 960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.70, 2,240.66 and 960.56 is: 1,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.70 : 2,240.66 = 960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.70/2,240.66 = 960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.70x = 2,240.66 × 960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.70x = 2,152,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,287.97/1,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.55

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