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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.76, 2,254.64 and 970.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.76, 2,254.64 and 970.68 is: 1,339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.76 : 2,254.64 = 970.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.76/2,254.64 = 970.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.76x = 2,254.64 × 970.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.76x = 2,188,533.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,533.96/1,633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.57

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