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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.70, 2,259.90 and 1,008.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.70, 2,259.90 and 1,008.06 is: 1,391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.70 : 2,259.90 = 1,008.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.70/2,259.90 = 1,008.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.70x = 2,259.90 × 1,008.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.70x = 2,278,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,114.79/1,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.05

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