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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.62, 2,259.09 and 1,008.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.62, 2,259.09 and 1,008.05 is: 1,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.62 : 2,259.09 = 1,008.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.62/2,259.09 = 1,008.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.62x = 2,259.09 × 1,008.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.62x = 2,277,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,264.38/1,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.60

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