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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.85, 2,261 and 1,048.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.85, 2,261 and 1,048.72 is: 1,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.85 : 2,261 = 1,048.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.85/2,261 = 1,048.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.85x = 2,261 × 1,048.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.85x = 2,371,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,155.92/1,637.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.73

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