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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.13, 2,292.57 and 962.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.13, 2,292.57 and 962.37 is: 1,328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.13 : 2,292.57 = 962.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.13/2,292.57 = 962.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.13x = 2,292.57 × 962.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.13x = 2,206,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,300.59/1,661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.19

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