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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,634.61, 2,255.39 and 926.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,634.61, 2,255.39 and 926.39 is: 1,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,634.61 : 2,255.39 = 926.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,634.61/2,255.39 = 926.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,634.61x = 2,255.39 × 926.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,634.61x = 2,089,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,370.74/1,634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.21

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