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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.87, 2,262.14 and 1,071.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.87, 2,262.14 and 1,071.80 is: 1,479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.87 : 2,262.14 = 1,071.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.87/2,262.14 = 1,071.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.87x = 2,262.14 × 1,071.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.87x = 2,424,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,544.98/1,638.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.40

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