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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.06, 2,438.99 and 969.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.06, 2,438.99 and 969.53 is: 1,450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.06 : 2,438.99 = 969.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.06/2,438.99 = 969.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.06x = 2,438.99 × 969.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.06x = 2,364,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,660.57/1,630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.66

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