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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.81, 2,457.02 and 1,054.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.81, 2,457.02 and 1,054.47 is: 1,580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.81 : 2,457.02 = 1,054.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.81/2,457.02 = 1,054.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.81x = 2,457.02 × 1,054.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.81x = 2,590,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,848.61/1,638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.93

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