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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.86, 2,453.90 and 803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.86, 2,453.90 and 803.72 is: 1,205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.86 : 2,453.90 = 803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.86/2,453.90 = 803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.86x = 2,453.90 × 803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.86x = 1,972,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,250.62/1,635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.63

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