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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.98, 2,257.64 and 927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.98, 2,257.64 and 927.97 is: 1,280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.98 : 2,257.64 = 927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.98/2,257.64 = 927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.98x = 2,257.64 × 927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.98x = 2,095,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,006.26/1,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.58

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