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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.68, 2,438.40 and 969.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.68, 2,438.40 and 969.14 is: 1,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.68 : 2,438.40 = 969.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.68/2,438.40 = 969.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.68x = 2,438.40 × 969.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.68x = 2,363,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,150.98/1,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.07

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