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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.66, 2,253.69 and 1,110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.66, 2,253.69 and 1,110.78 is: 1,530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.66 : 2,253.69 = 1,110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.66/2,253.69 = 1,110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.66x = 2,253.69 × 1,110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.66x = 2,503,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,353.78/1,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.49

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