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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.39, 2,254.07 and 887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.39, 2,254.07 and 887.34 is: 1,224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.39 : 2,254.07 = 887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.39/2,254.07 = 887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.39x = 2,254.07 × 887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.39x = 2,000,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,128.69/1,633.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.53

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