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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.79, 2,260.09 and 891.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.79, 2,260.09 and 891.74 is: 1,230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.79 : 2,260.09 = 891.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.79/2,260.09 = 891.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.79x = 2,260.09 × 891.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.79x = 2,015,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,410.95/1,637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.57

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