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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.61, 2,303.92 and 961.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.61, 2,303.92 and 961.41 is: 1,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.61 : 2,303.92 = 961.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.61/2,303.92 = 961.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.61x = 2,303.92 × 961.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.61x = 2,215,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,011.73/1,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.66

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