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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.89, 2,254.17 and 934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.89, 2,254.17 and 934.86 is: 1,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.89 : 2,254.17 = 934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.89/2,254.17 = 934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.89x = 2,254.17 × 934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.89x = 2,107,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,333.37/1,633.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.76

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