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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.03, 2,253.52 and 969.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.03, 2,253.52 and 969.87 is: 1,338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.03 : 2,253.52 = 969.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.03/2,253.52 = 969.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.03x = 2,253.52 × 969.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.03x = 2,185,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,607.75/1,633.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.38

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