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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.26, 2,255.72 and 1,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.26, 2,255.72 and 1,006.08 is: 1,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.26 : 2,255.72 = 1,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.26/2,255.72 = 1,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.26x = 2,255.72 × 1,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.26x = 2,269,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,434.78/1,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.81

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