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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.80, 2,251.86 and 933.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.80, 2,251.86 and 933.04 is: 1,287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.80 : 2,251.86 = 933.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.80/2,251.86 = 933.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.80x = 2,251.86 × 933.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.80x = 2,101,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,075.45/1,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.58

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