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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.36, 2,451.62 and 813.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.36, 2,451.62 and 813.22 is: 1,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.36 : 2,451.62 = 813.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.36/2,451.62 = 813.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.36x = 2,451.62 × 813.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.36x = 1,993,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,706.42/1,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.12

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