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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.38, 2,453.85 and 812.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.38, 2,453.85 and 812.66 is: 1,219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.38 : 2,453.85 = 812.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.38/2,453.85 = 812.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.38x = 2,453.85 × 812.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.38x = 1,994,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,145.74/1,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.38

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