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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.72, 2,254.64 and 935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.72, 2,254.64 and 935.08 is: 1,290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.72 : 2,254.64 = 935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.72/2,254.64 = 935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.72x = 2,254.64 × 935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.72x = 2,108,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,268.77/1,633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.47

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