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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,634.59, 2,254.19 and 1,260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,634.59, 2,254.19 and 1,260.98 is: 1,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,634.59 : 2,254.19 = 1,260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,634.59/2,254.19 = 1,260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,634.59x = 2,254.19 × 1,260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,634.59x = 2,842,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,477.24/1,634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.96

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