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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.76, 2,254.68 and 1,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.76, 2,254.68 and 1,285.08 is: 1,775.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.76 : 2,254.68 = 1,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.76/2,254.68 = 1,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.76x = 2,254.68 × 1,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.76x = 2,897,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,444.17/1,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.66

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