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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.06, 2,453.94 and 855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.06, 2,453.94 and 855.93 is: 1,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.06 : 2,453.94 = 855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.06/2,453.94 = 855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.06x = 2,453.94 × 855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.06x = 2,100,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,400.86/1,635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.60

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