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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.06, 2,542.68 and 963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.06, 2,542.68 and 963 is: 1,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.06 : 2,542.68 = 963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.06/2,542.68 = 963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.06x = 2,542.68 × 963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.06x = 2,448,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,600.84/1,695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.55

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