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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.61, 2,456.73 and 814.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.61, 2,456.73 and 814.67 is: 1,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.61 : 2,456.73 = 814.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.61/2,456.73 = 814.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.61x = 2,456.73 × 814.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.61x = 2,001,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,411.95/1,636.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.90

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