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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.64, 2,256.26 and 1,305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.64, 2,256.26 and 1,305.64 is: 1,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.64 : 2,256.26 = 1,305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.64/2,256.26 = 1,305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.64x = 2,256.26 × 1,305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.64x = 2,945,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,863.31/1,633.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.25

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