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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.42, 2,294.20 and 963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.42, 2,294.20 and 963.76 is: 1,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.42 : 2,294.20 = 963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.42/2,294.20 = 963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.42x = 2,294.20 × 963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.42x = 2,211,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,058.19/1,662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.02

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