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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.88, 2,241.27 and 960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.88, 2,241.27 and 960.70 is: 1,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.88 : 2,241.27 = 960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.88/2,241.27 = 960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.88x = 2,241.27 × 960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.88x = 2,153,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,188.09/1,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.95

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