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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.66, 2,254.45 and 935.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.66, 2,254.45 and 935.03 is: 1,290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.66 : 2,254.45 = 935.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.66/2,254.45 = 935.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.66x = 2,254.45 × 935.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.66x = 2,107,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,978.38/1,633.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.34

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