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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.58, 2,251.22 and 1,167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.58, 2,251.22 and 1,167.02 is: 1,608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.58 : 2,251.22 = 1,167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.58/2,251.22 = 1,167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.58x = 2,251.22 × 1,167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.58x = 2,627,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,218.76/1,633.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.26

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