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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.94, 2,253.90 and 1,191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.94, 2,253.90 and 1,191.32 is: 1,643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.94 : 2,253.90 = 1,191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.94/2,253.90 = 1,191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.94x = 2,253.90 × 1,191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.94x = 2,685,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,116.15/1,633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.34

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