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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.39, 2,253.08 and 934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.39, 2,253.08 and 934.17 is: 1,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.39 : 2,253.08 = 934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.39/2,253.08 = 934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.39x = 2,253.08 × 934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.39x = 2,104,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,750.81/1,632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.37

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