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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.81, 2,259.33 and 1,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.81, 2,259.33 and 1,039.70 is: 1,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.81 : 2,259.33 = 1,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.81/2,259.33 = 1,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.81x = 2,259.33 × 1,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.81x = 2,349,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,027.15/1,636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.13

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