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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.76, 2,260.52 and 939.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.76, 2,260.52 and 939.56 is: 1,296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.76 : 2,260.52 = 939.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.76/2,260.52 = 939.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.76x = 2,260.52 × 939.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.76x = 2,123,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,894.17/1,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.83

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