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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.06, 2,241.22 and 960.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.06, 2,241.22 and 960.89 is: 1,326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.06 : 2,241.22 = 960.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.06/2,241.22 = 960.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.06x = 2,241.22 × 960.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.06x = 2,153,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,565.89/1,624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.04

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