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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.15, 2,259.42 and 1,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.15, 2,259.42 and 1,008.09 is: 1,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.15 : 2,259.42 = 1,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.15/2,259.42 = 1,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.15x = 2,259.42 × 1,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.15x = 2,277,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,698.71/1,637.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.26

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