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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.90, 2,254.57 and 970.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.90, 2,254.57 and 970.62 is: 1,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.90 : 2,254.57 = 970.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.90/2,254.57 = 970.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.90x = 2,254.57 × 970.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.90x = 2,188,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,330.73/1,633.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.33

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