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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.89, 2,253.78 and 934.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.89, 2,253.78 and 934.67 is: 1,290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.89 : 2,253.78 = 934.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.89/2,253.78 = 934.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.89x = 2,253.78 × 934.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.89x = 2,106,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,524.61/1,632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.06

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