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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.76, 2,260.02 and 929.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.76, 2,260.02 and 929.43 is: 1,282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.76 : 2,260.02 = 929.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.76/2,260.02 = 929.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.76x = 2,260.02 × 929.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.76x = 2,100,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,530.39/1,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.56

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