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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.76, 2,455.09 and 1,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.76, 2,455.09 and 1,141.74 is: 1,712.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.76 : 2,455.09 = 1,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.76/2,455.09 = 1,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.76x = 2,455.09 × 1,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.76x = 2,803,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,071.60/1,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.57

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