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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.97, 2,306.26 and 963.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.97, 2,306.26 and 963.29 is: 1,329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.97 : 2,306.26 = 963.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.97/2,306.26 = 963.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.97x = 2,306.26 × 963.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.97x = 2,221,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,583.26/1,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.52

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