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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.85, 2,254.75 and 887.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.85, 2,254.75 and 887.81 is: 1,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.85 : 2,254.75 = 887.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.85/2,254.75 = 887.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.85x = 2,254.75 × 887.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.85x = 2,001,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,779.52/1,633.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.19

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