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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.08, 2,448.64 and 1,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.08, 2,448.64 and 1,113.72 is: 1,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.08 : 2,448.64 = 1,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.08/2,448.64 = 1,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.08x = 2,448.64 × 1,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.08x = 2,727,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,099.34/1,633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.91

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