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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.49, 2,444.55 and 901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.49, 2,444.55 and 901.26 is: 1,349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.49 : 2,444.55 = 901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.49/2,444.55 = 901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.49x = 2,444.55 × 901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.49x = 2,203,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,175.13/1,632.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.58

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