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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.62, 2,254.38 and 887.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.62, 2,254.38 and 887.58 is: 1,224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.62 : 2,254.38 = 887.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.62/2,254.38 = 887.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.62x = 2,254.38 × 887.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.62x = 2,000,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,942.60/1,633.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.85

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