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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.21, 2,250.53 and 922.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.21, 2,250.53 and 922.96 is: 1,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.21 : 2,250.53 = 922.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.21/2,250.53 = 922.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.21x = 2,250.53 × 922.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.21x = 2,077,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,133.30/1,631.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.37

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