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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.52, 2,254.24 and 887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.52, 2,254.24 and 887.48 is: 1,224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.52 : 2,254.24 = 887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.52/2,254.24 = 887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.52x = 2,254.24 × 887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.52x = 2,000,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,592.92/1,633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.71

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