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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.81, 2,261.49 and 940.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.81, 2,261.49 and 940.14 is: 1,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.81 : 2,261.49 = 940.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.81/2,261.49 = 940.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.81x = 2,261.49 × 940.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.81x = 2,126,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,117.21/1,638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.35

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