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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.53, 2,445.24 and 1,170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.53, 2,445.24 and 1,170.21 is: 1,753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.53 : 2,445.24 = 1,170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.53/2,445.24 = 1,170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.53x = 2,445.24 × 1,170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.53x = 2,861,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,448.69/1,631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.84

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