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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.64, 2,251.76 and 933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.64, 2,251.76 and 933 is: 1,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.64 : 2,251.76 = 933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.64/2,251.76 = 933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.64x = 2,251.76 × 933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.64x = 2,100,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,892.08/1,631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.60

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