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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.32, 2,483.64 and 925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.32, 2,483.64 and 925.28 is: 1,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.32 : 2,483.64 = 925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.32/2,483.64 = 925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.32x = 2,483.64 × 925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.32x = 2,298,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,062.42/1,656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.45

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