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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.07, 2,262.03 and 1,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.07, 2,262.03 and 1,009.44 is: 1,393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.07 : 2,262.03 = 1,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.07/2,262.03 = 1,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.07x = 2,262.03 × 1,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.07x = 2,283,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,372.25/1,639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.09

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