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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.52, 2,451.72 and 1,120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.52, 2,451.72 and 1,120.88 is: 1,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.52 : 2,451.72 = 1,120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.52/2,451.72 = 1,120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.52x = 2,451.72 × 1,120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.52x = 2,748,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,071.66/1,633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.31

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