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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.64, 2,292.54 and 962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.64, 2,292.54 and 962.76 is: 1,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.64 : 2,292.54 = 962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.64/2,292.54 = 962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.64x = 2,292.54 × 962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.64x = 2,207,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,165.81/1,661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.31

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