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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.97, 2,183.36 and 633.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.97, 2,183.36 and 633.25 is: 950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.97 : 2,183.36 = 633.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.97/2,183.36 = 633.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.97x = 2,183.36 × 633.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.97x = 1,382,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,612.72/1,454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.27

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