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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.94, 2,256.85 and 972.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.94, 2,256.85 and 972.42 is: 1,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.94 : 2,256.85 = 972.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.94/2,256.85 = 972.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.94x = 2,256.85 × 972.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.94x = 2,194,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,606.08/1,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.50

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