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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.53, 2,261.13 and 892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.53, 2,261.13 and 892.49 is: 1,231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.53 : 2,261.13 = 892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.53/2,261.13 = 892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.53x = 2,261.13 × 892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.53x = 2,018,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,021.26/1,638.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.60

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