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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.56, 2,265.90 and 969.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.56, 2,265.90 and 969.33 is: 1,338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.56 : 2,265.90 = 969.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.56/2,265.90 = 969.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.56x = 2,265.90 × 969.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.56x = 2,196,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,404.85/1,641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.00

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