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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.66, 2,254.47 and 887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.66, 2,254.47 and 887.64 is: 1,224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.66 : 2,254.47 = 887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.66/2,254.47 = 887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.66x = 2,254.47 × 887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.66x = 2,001,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,152.63/1,633.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.95

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