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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.57, 2,259.78 and 891.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.57, 2,259.78 and 891.51 is: 1,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.57 : 2,259.78 = 891.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.57/2,259.78 = 891.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.57x = 2,259.78 × 891.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.57x = 2,014,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,616.47/1,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.25

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