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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.02, 2,261.68 and 1,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.02, 2,261.68 and 1,009.45 is: 1,392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.02 : 2,261.68 = 1,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.02/2,261.68 = 1,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.02x = 2,261.68 × 1,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.02x = 2,283,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,052.88/1,639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.94

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