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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.33, 2,450.52 and 855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.33, 2,450.52 and 855.54 is: 1,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.33 : 2,450.52 = 855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.33/2,450.52 = 855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.33x = 2,450.52 × 855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.33x = 2,096,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,517.88/1,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.02

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