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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.05, 2,449.58 and 1,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.05, 2,449.58 and 1,162.54 is: 1,743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.05 : 2,449.58 = 1,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.05/2,449.58 = 1,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.05x = 2,449.58 × 1,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.05x = 2,847,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,734.73/1,633.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.81

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