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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.10, 2,253.69 and 1,044.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.10, 2,253.69 and 1,044.63 is: 1,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.10 : 2,253.69 = 1,044.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.10/2,253.69 = 1,044.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.10x = 2,253.69 × 1,044.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.10x = 2,354,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,272.18/1,633.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.60

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