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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.41, 2,452.86 and 813.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.41, 2,452.86 and 813.06 is: 1,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.41 : 2,452.86 = 813.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.41/2,452.86 = 813.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.41x = 2,452.86 × 813.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.41x = 1,994,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,322.35/1,636.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.72

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