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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.28, 2,255.52 and 1,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.28, 2,255.52 and 1,005.28 is: 1,386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.28 : 2,255.52 = 1,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.28/2,255.52 = 1,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.28x = 2,255.52 × 1,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.28x = 2,267,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,429.15/1,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.57

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