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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.83, 2,258.65 and 928.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.83, 2,258.65 and 928.59 is: 1,281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.83 : 2,258.65 = 928.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.83/2,258.65 = 928.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.83x = 2,258.65 × 928.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.83x = 2,097,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,359.80/1,636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.35

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