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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.76, 2,293.35 and 963.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.76, 2,293.35 and 963.27 is: 1,329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.76 : 2,293.35 = 963.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.76/2,293.35 = 963.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.76x = 2,293.35 × 963.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.76x = 2,209,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,115.25/1,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.38

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