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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.09, 2,264.64 and 932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.09, 2,264.64 and 932.92 is: 1,287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.09 : 2,264.64 = 932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.09/2,264.64 = 932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.09x = 2,264.64 × 932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.09x = 2,112,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,716.63/1,641.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.39

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