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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,634, 2,254.92 and 935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,634, 2,254.92 and 935.36 is: 1,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,634 : 2,254.92 = 935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,634/2,254.92 = 935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,634x = 2,254.92 × 935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,634x = 2,109,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,161.97/1,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.80

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