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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631, 2,250.92 and 932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631, 2,250.92 and 932.52 is: 1,286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631 : 2,250.92 = 932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631/2,250.92 = 932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631x = 2,250.92 × 932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631x = 2,099,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,027.92/1,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.96

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