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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.62, 2,452.16 and 975.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.62, 2,452.16 and 975.50 is: 1,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.62 : 2,452.16 = 975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.62/2,452.16 = 975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.62x = 2,452.16 × 975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.62x = 2,392,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,082.08/1,633.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.28

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