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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.67, 2,253.35 and 969.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.67, 2,253.35 and 969.55 is: 1,338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.67 : 2,253.35 = 969.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.67/2,253.35 = 969.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.67x = 2,253.35 × 969.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.67x = 2,184,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,735.49/1,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.14

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