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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.08, 2,256.72 and 1,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.08, 2,256.72 and 1,045.68 is: 1,442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.08 : 2,256.72 = 1,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.08/2,256.72 = 1,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.08x = 2,256.72 × 1,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.08x = 2,359,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,806.97/1,636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.35

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