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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.07, 2,250.87 and 932.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.07, 2,250.87 and 932.45 is: 1,286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.07 : 2,250.87 = 932.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.07/2,250.87 = 932.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.07x = 2,250.87 × 932.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.07x = 2,098,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,812.48/1,631.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.77

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