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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.96, 2,253.45 and 924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.96, 2,253.45 and 924.94 is: 1,276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.96 : 2,253.45 = 924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.96/2,253.45 = 924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.96x = 2,253.45 × 924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.96x = 2,084,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,294.78/1,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.39

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