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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.94, 2,261.57 and 975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.94, 2,261.57 and 975.70 is: 1,346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.94 : 2,261.57 = 975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.94/2,261.57 = 975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.94x = 2,261.57 × 975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.94x = 2,206,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,615.84/1,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.37

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