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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.34, 2,260.92 and 1,078.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.34, 2,260.92 and 1,078.18 is: 1,487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.34 : 2,260.92 = 1,078.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.34/2,260.92 = 1,078.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.34x = 2,260.92 × 1,078.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.34x = 2,437,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,678.73/1,638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.90

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