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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.69, 2,253.28 and 1,066.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.69, 2,253.28 and 1,066.65 is: 1,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.69 : 2,253.28 = 1,066.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.69/2,253.28 = 1,066.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.69x = 2,253.28 × 1,066.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.69x = 2,403,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,455.78/1,633.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.18

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