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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.26, 2,448.75 and 901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.26, 2,448.75 and 901.46 is: 1,352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.26 : 2,448.75 = 901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.26/2,448.75 = 901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.26x = 2,448.75 × 901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.26x = 2,207,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,450.18/1,632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.39

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