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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.73, 2,261.64 and 975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.73, 2,261.64 and 975.58 is: 1,346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.73 : 2,261.64 = 975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.73/2,261.64 = 975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.73x = 2,261.64 × 975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.73x = 2,206,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,403.27/1,638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.41

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