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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.23, 2,258.12 and 928.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.23, 2,258.12 and 928.07 is: 1,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.23 : 2,258.12 = 928.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.23/2,258.12 = 928.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.23x = 2,258.12 × 928.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.23x = 2,095,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,677.50/1,636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.80

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