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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.40, 2,251.17 and 923.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.40, 2,251.17 and 923.33 is: 1,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.40 : 2,251.17 = 923.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.40/2,251.17 = 923.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.40x = 2,251.17 × 923.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.40x = 2,078,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,561.54/1,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.10

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