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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.71, 2,259.90 and 1,220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.71, 2,259.90 and 1,220.09 is: 1,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.71 : 2,259.90 = 1,220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.71/2,259.90 = 1,220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.71x = 2,259.90 × 1,220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.71x = 2,757,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,281.39/1,638.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.59

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