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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.89, 2,252.56 and 1,109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.89, 2,252.56 and 1,109.01 is: 1,528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.89 : 2,252.56 = 1,109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.89/2,252.56 = 1,109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.89x = 2,252.56 × 1,109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.89x = 2,498,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,111.57/1,633.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.93

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