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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.38, 2,251.20 and 959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.38, 2,251.20 and 959.08 is: 1,323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.38 : 2,251.20 = 959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.38/2,251.20 = 959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.38x = 2,251.20 × 959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.38x = 2,159,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,080.90/1,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.47

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