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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.16, 2,293.68 and 963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.16, 2,293.68 and 963.40 is: 1,329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.16 : 2,293.68 = 963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.16/2,293.68 = 963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.16x = 2,293.68 × 963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.16x = 2,209,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,731.31/1,662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.43

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