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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.48, 2,259.30 and 1,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.48, 2,259.30 and 1,085.48 is: 1,497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.48 : 2,259.30 = 1,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.48/2,259.30 = 1,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.48x = 2,259.30 × 1,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.48x = 2,452,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,424.96/1,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.68

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