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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.67, 2,256.51 and 1,075.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.67, 2,256.51 and 1,075.42 is: 1,483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.67 : 2,256.51 = 1,075.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.67/2,256.51 = 1,075.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.67x = 2,256.51 × 1,075.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.67x = 2,426,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,695.98/1,635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.61

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