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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.48, 2,257.92 and 1,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.48, 2,257.92 and 1,084.48 is: 1,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.48 : 2,257.92 = 1,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.48/2,257.92 = 1,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.48x = 2,257.92 × 1,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.48x = 2,448,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,669.08/1,636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.30

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