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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.23, 2,483.53 and 963.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.23, 2,483.53 and 963.13 is: 1,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.23 : 2,483.53 = 963.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.23/2,483.53 = 963.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.23x = 2,483.53 × 963.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.23x = 2,391,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,969.50/1,656.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.23

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