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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.27, 2,252.50 and 924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.27, 2,252.50 and 924.25 is: 1,275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.27 : 2,252.50 = 924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.27/2,252.50 = 924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.27x = 2,252.50 × 924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.27x = 2,081,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,873.13/1,632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.45

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