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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.32, 2,251.26 and 932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.32, 2,251.26 and 932.76 is: 1,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.32 : 2,251.26 = 932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.32/2,251.26 = 932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.32x = 2,251.26 × 932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.32x = 2,099,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,885.28/1,631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.23

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