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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.95, 2,241.34 and 961.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.95, 2,241.34 and 961.03 is: 1,326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.95 : 2,241.34 = 961.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.95/2,241.34 = 961.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.95x = 2,241.34 × 961.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.95x = 2,153,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,995.38/1,623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.39

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