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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.34, 2,252.64 and 924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.34, 2,252.64 and 924.22 is: 1,275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.34 : 2,252.64 = 924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.34/2,252.64 = 924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.34x = 2,252.64 × 924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.34x = 2,081,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,934.94/1,632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.43

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