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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.12, 2,251.43 and 1,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.12, 2,251.43 and 1,161.28 is: 1,600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.12 : 2,251.43 = 1,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.12/2,251.43 = 1,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.12x = 2,251.43 × 1,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.12x = 2,614,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,534.82/1,633.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.94

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