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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.72, 2,307.21 and 963.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.72, 2,307.21 and 963.43 is: 1,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.72 : 2,307.21 = 963.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.72/2,307.21 = 963.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.72x = 2,307.21 × 963.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.72x = 2,222,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,831.37/1,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.67

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