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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.51, 2,256.97 and 963.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.51, 2,256.97 and 963.39 is: 1,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.51 : 2,256.97 = 963.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.51/2,256.97 = 963.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.51x = 2,256.97 × 963.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.51x = 2,174,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,350.19/1,635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.46

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