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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.80, 2,262.60 and 1,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.80, 2,262.60 and 1,288.40 is: 1,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.80 : 2,262.60 = 1,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.80/2,262.60 = 1,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.80x = 2,262.60 × 1,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.80x = 2,915,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,133.84/1,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.82

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