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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.93, 2,454.62 and 866.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.93, 2,454.62 and 866.25 is: 1,299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.93 : 2,454.62 = 866.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.93/2,454.62 = 866.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.93x = 2,454.62 × 866.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.93x = 2,126,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,310.24/1,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.76

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