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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.80, 2,260.61 and 1,040.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.80, 2,260.61 and 1,040.21 is: 1,434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.80 : 2,260.61 = 1,040.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.80/2,260.61 = 1,040.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.80x = 2,260.61 × 1,040.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.80x = 2,351,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,505.00/1,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.90

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