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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.36, 2,253.27 and 969.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.36, 2,253.27 and 969.54 is: 1,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.36 : 2,253.27 = 969.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.36/2,253.27 = 969.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.36x = 2,253.27 × 969.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.36x = 2,184,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,635.40/1,632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.33

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