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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,634.67, 2,255.90 and 1,284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,634.67, 2,255.90 and 1,284.75 is: 1,772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,634.67 : 2,255.90 = 1,284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,634.67/2,255.90 = 1,284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,634.67x = 2,255.90 × 1,284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,634.67x = 2,898,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,261.10/1,634.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.99

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