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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.18, 2,254.92 and 1,045.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.18, 2,254.92 and 1,045.50 is: 1,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.18 : 2,254.92 = 1,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.18/2,254.92 = 1,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.18x = 2,254.92 × 1,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.18x = 2,357,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,518.86/1,635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.75

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