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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.14, 2,452.71 and 595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.14, 2,452.71 and 595.13 is: 892.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.14 : 2,452.71 = 595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.14/2,452.71 = 595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.14x = 2,452.71 × 595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.14x = 1,459,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,669.04/1,635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.69

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