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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.43, 2,261.04 and 975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.43, 2,261.04 and 975.61 is: 1,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.43 : 2,261.04 = 975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.43/2,261.04 = 975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.43x = 2,261.04 × 975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.43x = 2,205,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,885.61/1,638.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.34

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