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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.23, 2,252.46 and 924.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.23, 2,252.46 and 924.05 is: 1,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.23 : 2,252.46 = 924.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.23/2,252.46 = 924.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.23x = 2,252.46 × 924.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.23x = 2,081,389.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,389.56/1,632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.18

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