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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.66, 2,303.48 and 961.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.66, 2,303.48 and 961.26 is: 1,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.66 : 2,303.48 = 961.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.66/2,303.48 = 961.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.66x = 2,303.48 × 961.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.66x = 2,214,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,243.18/1,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.16

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