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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.40, 2,261.49 and 975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.40, 2,261.49 and 975.46 is: 1,346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.40 : 2,261.49 = 975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.40/2,261.49 = 975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.40x = 2,261.49 × 975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.40x = 2,205,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,993.04/1,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.43

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