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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633, 2,253.55 and 934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633, 2,253.55 and 934.38 is: 1,289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633 : 2,253.55 = 934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633/2,253.55 = 934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633x = 2,253.55 × 934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633x = 2,105,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,672.05/1,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.45

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