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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.69, 2,251.73 and 933.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.69, 2,251.73 and 933.07 is: 1,287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.69 : 2,251.73 = 933.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.69/2,251.73 = 933.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.69x = 2,251.73 × 933.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.69x = 2,101,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,010.45/1,631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.63

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