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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632, 2,251.84 and 968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632, 2,251.84 and 968.60 is: 1,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632 : 2,251.84 = 968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632/2,251.84 = 968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632x = 2,251.84 × 968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632x = 2,181,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,132.22/1,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.48

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