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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.25, 2,251.10 and 923.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.25, 2,251.10 and 923.23 is: 1,274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.25 : 2,251.10 = 923.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.25/2,251.10 = 923.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.25x = 2,251.10 × 923.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.25x = 2,078,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,283.05/1,631.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.05

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