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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.58, 2,261.16 and 892.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.58, 2,261.16 and 892.54 is: 1,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.58 : 2,261.16 = 892.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.58/2,261.16 = 892.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.58x = 2,261.16 × 892.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.58x = 2,018,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,166.67/1,638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.66

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