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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.27, 2,260.76 and 930.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.27, 2,260.76 and 930.09 is: 1,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.27 : 2,260.76 = 930.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.27/2,260.76 = 930.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.27x = 2,260.76 × 930.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.27x = 2,102,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,714.10/1,638.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.50

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