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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.48, 2,260.44 and 1,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.48, 2,260.44 and 1,008.48 is: 1,391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.48 : 2,260.44 = 1,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.48/2,260.44 = 1,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.48x = 2,260.44 × 1,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.48x = 2,279,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,608.53/1,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.29

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