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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.44, 2,252.49 and 1,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.44, 2,252.49 and 1,042.77 is: 1,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.44 : 2,252.49 = 1,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.44/2,252.49 = 1,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.44x = 2,252.49 × 1,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.44x = 2,348,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,829.00/1,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.73

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