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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633, 2,252.58 and 1,108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633, 2,252.58 and 1,108.84 is: 1,529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633 : 2,252.58 = 1,108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633/2,252.58 = 1,108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633x = 2,252.58 × 1,108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633x = 2,497,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,750.81/1,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.55

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