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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.48, 2,253.61 and 1,074.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.48, 2,253.61 and 1,074.25 is: 1,482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.48 : 2,253.61 = 1,074.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.48/2,253.61 = 1,074.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.48x = 2,253.61 × 1,074.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.48x = 2,420,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,940.54/1,633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.08

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