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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.99, 2,252.14 and 923.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.99, 2,252.14 and 923.81 is: 1,274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.99 : 2,252.14 = 923.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.99/2,252.14 = 923.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.99x = 2,252.14 × 923.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.99x = 2,080,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,552.77/1,631.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.86

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