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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.91, 2,254.03 and 1,111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.91, 2,254.03 and 1,111.03 is: 1,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.91 : 2,254.03 = 1,111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.91/2,254.03 = 1,111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.91x = 2,254.03 × 1,111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.91x = 2,504,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,294.95/1,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.83

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