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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.55, 2,266.63 and 934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.55, 2,266.63 and 934.30 is: 1,289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.55 : 2,266.63 = 934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.55/2,266.63 = 934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.55x = 2,266.63 × 934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.55x = 2,117,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,712.41/1,642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.28

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