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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.14, 2,306.27 and 963.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.14, 2,306.27 and 963.16 is: 1,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.14 : 2,306.27 = 963.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.14/2,306.27 = 963.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.14x = 2,306.27 × 963.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.14x = 2,221,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,307.01/1,671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.22

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