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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.74, 2,257.59 and 1,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.74, 2,257.59 and 1,195.10 is: 1,649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.74 : 2,257.59 = 1,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.74/2,257.59 = 1,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.74x = 2,257.59 × 1,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.74x = 2,698,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,045.81/1,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.43

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