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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.68, 2,250.72 and 1,165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.68, 2,250.72 and 1,165.12 is: 1,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.68 : 2,250.72 = 1,165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.68/2,250.72 = 1,165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.68x = 2,250.72 × 1,165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.68x = 2,622,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,358.89/1,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.15

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