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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.38, 2,266.38 and 924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.38, 2,266.38 and 924.54 is: 1,275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.38 : 2,266.38 = 924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.38/2,266.38 = 924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.38x = 2,266.38 × 924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.38x = 2,095,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,358.97/1,642.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.81

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