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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.84, 2,261.52 and 892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.84, 2,261.52 and 892.80 is: 1,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.84 : 2,261.52 = 892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.84/2,261.52 = 892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.84x = 2,261.52 × 892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.84x = 2,019,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,085.06/1,638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.02

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