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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.68, 2,251.70 and 923.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.68, 2,251.70 and 923.51 is: 1,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.68 : 2,251.70 = 923.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.68/2,251.70 = 923.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.68x = 2,251.70 × 923.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.68x = 2,079,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,467.47/1,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.43

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