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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.41, 2,254.59 and 1,074.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.41, 2,254.59 and 1,074.33 is: 1,482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.41 : 2,254.59 = 1,074.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.41/2,254.59 = 1,074.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.41x = 2,254.59 × 1,074.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.41x = 2,422,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,173.67/1,633.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.89

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