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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.52, 2,254.98 and 1,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.52, 2,254.98 and 1,111.64 is: 1,531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.52 : 2,254.98 = 1,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.52/2,254.98 = 1,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.52x = 2,254.98 × 1,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.52x = 2,506,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,725.97/1,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.74

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