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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.02, 2,255.95 and 926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.02, 2,255.95 and 926.80 is: 1,278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.02 : 2,255.95 = 926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.02/2,255.95 = 926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.02x = 2,255.95 × 926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.02x = 2,090,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,803.18/1,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.77

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