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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.98, 2,268.10 and 934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.98, 2,268.10 and 934.94 is: 1,290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.98 : 2,268.10 = 934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.98/2,268.10 = 934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.98x = 2,268.10 × 934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.98x = 2,120,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,544.25/1,642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.67

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