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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633, 2,253.68 and 934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633, 2,253.68 and 934.52 is: 1,289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633 : 2,253.68 = 934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633/2,253.68 = 934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633x = 2,253.68 × 934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633x = 2,106,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,109.03/1,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.72

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