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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.78, 2,253.12 and 969.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.78, 2,253.12 and 969.39 is: 1,337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.78 : 2,253.12 = 969.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.78/2,253.12 = 969.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.78x = 2,253.12 × 969.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.78x = 2,184,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,152.00/1,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.69

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