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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.33, 2,256.56 and 927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.33, 2,256.56 and 927.26 is: 1,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.33 : 2,256.56 = 927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.33/2,256.56 = 927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.33x = 2,256.56 × 927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.33x = 2,092,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,410.60/1,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.50

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