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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.42, 2,253.99 and 970.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.42, 2,253.99 and 970.57 is: 1,339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.42 : 2,253.99 = 970.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.42/2,253.99 = 970.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.42x = 2,253.99 × 970.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.42x = 2,187,655.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,655.07/1,633.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.31

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