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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.76, 2,251.44 and 933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.76, 2,251.44 and 933.12 is: 1,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.76 : 2,251.44 = 933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.76/2,251.44 = 933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.76x = 2,251.44 × 933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.76x = 2,100,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,863.69/1,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.48

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