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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.59, 2,254.28 and 925.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.59, 2,254.28 and 925.42 is: 1,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.59 : 2,254.28 = 925.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.59/2,254.28 = 925.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.59x = 2,254.28 × 925.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.59x = 2,086,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,141.86/1,633.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.03

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