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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.76, 2,240.68 and 961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.76, 2,240.68 and 961 is: 1,326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.76 : 2,240.68 = 961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.76/2,240.68 = 961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.76x = 2,240.68 × 961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.76x = 2,153,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,293.48/1,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.12

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