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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.87, 2,254.52 and 970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.87, 2,254.52 and 970.48 is: 1,339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.87 : 2,254.52 = 970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.87/2,254.52 = 970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.87x = 2,254.52 × 970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.87x = 2,187,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,950.44/1,633.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.13

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