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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.47, 2,445.44 and 1,053.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.47, 2,445.44 and 1,053.59 is: 1,578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.47 : 2,445.44 = 1,053.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.47/2,445.44 = 1,053.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.47x = 2,445.44 × 1,053.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.47x = 2,576,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,473.63/1,632.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.27

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