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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.04, 2,452.92 and 866.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.04, 2,452.92 and 866.08 is: 1,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.04 : 2,452.92 = 866.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.04/2,452.92 = 866.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.04x = 2,452.92 × 866.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.04x = 2,124,424.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,424.95/1,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.31

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