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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.44, 2,257.68 and 1,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.44, 2,257.68 and 1,113.12 is: 1,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.44 : 2,257.68 = 1,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.44/2,257.68 = 1,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.44x = 2,257.68 × 1,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.44x = 2,513,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,068.76/1,636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.69

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