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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.15, 2,256.57 and 926.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.15, 2,256.57 and 926.99 is: 1,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.15 : 2,256.57 = 926.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.15/2,256.57 = 926.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.15x = 2,256.57 × 926.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.15x = 2,091,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,817.82/1,635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.28

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