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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.61, 2,261.34 and 940.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.61, 2,261.34 and 940.12 is: 1,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.61 : 2,261.34 = 940.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.61/2,261.34 = 940.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.61x = 2,261.34 × 940.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.61x = 2,125,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,930.96/1,638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.40

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