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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.26, 2,260.26 and 1,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.26, 2,260.26 and 1,008.14 is: 1,390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.26 : 2,260.26 = 1,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.26/2,260.26 = 1,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.26x = 2,260.26 × 1,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.26x = 2,278,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,658.52/1,638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.90

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