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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.96, 2,253.22 and 934.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.96, 2,253.22 and 934.34 is: 1,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.96 : 2,253.22 = 934.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.96/2,253.22 = 934.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.96x = 2,253.22 × 934.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.96x = 2,105,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,259.97/1,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.23

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