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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.26, 2,252.91 and 934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.26, 2,252.91 and 934.04 is: 1,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.26 : 2,252.91 = 934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.26/2,252.91 = 934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.26x = 2,252.91 × 934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.26x = 2,104,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,308.06/1,632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.20

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