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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.52, 2,252.85 and 924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.52, 2,252.85 and 924.40 is: 1,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.52 : 2,252.85 = 924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.52/2,252.85 = 924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.52x = 2,252.85 × 924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.52x = 2,082,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,521.22/1,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.65

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