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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.08, 2,260.68 and 1,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.08, 2,260.68 and 1,049.12 is: 1,447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.08 : 2,260.68 = 1,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.08/2,260.68 = 1,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.08x = 2,260.68 × 1,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.08x = 2,371,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,724.60/1,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.87

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