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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.41, 2,447.94 and 765.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.41, 2,447.94 and 765.90 is: 1,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.41 : 2,447.94 = 765.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.41/2,447.94 = 765.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.41x = 2,447.94 × 765.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.41x = 1,874,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,877.25/1,633.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.83

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