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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.77, 2,254.43 and 970.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.77, 2,254.43 and 970.99 is: 1,339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.77 : 2,254.43 = 970.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.77/2,254.43 = 970.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.77x = 2,254.43 × 970.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.77x = 2,189,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,025.78/1,633.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.86

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