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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.80, 2,253.35 and 969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.80, 2,253.35 and 969.68 is: 1,338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.80 : 2,253.35 = 969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.80/2,253.35 = 969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.80x = 2,253.35 × 969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.80x = 2,185,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,028.43/1,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.21

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