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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.04, 2,444.95 and 1,044.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.04, 2,444.95 and 1,044.37 is: 1,565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.04 : 2,444.95 = 1,044.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.04/2,444.95 = 1,044.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.04x = 2,444.95 × 1,044.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.04x = 2,553,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,441.15/1,631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.53

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