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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.57, 2,306.72 and 963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.57, 2,306.72 and 963.40 is: 1,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.57 : 2,306.72 = 963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.57/2,306.72 = 963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.57x = 2,306.72 × 963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.57x = 2,222,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,282.51/1,671.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.46

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