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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.46, 2,306.32 and 963.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.46, 2,306.32 and 963.15 is: 1,328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.46 : 2,306.32 = 963.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.46/2,306.32 = 963.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.46x = 2,306.32 × 963.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.46x = 2,221,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,332.11/1,671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.98

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