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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.12, 2,259.72 and 1,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.12, 2,259.72 and 1,197.04 is: 1,650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.12 : 2,259.72 = 1,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.12/2,259.72 = 1,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.12x = 2,259.72 × 1,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.12x = 2,704,975.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,975.23/1,639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.26

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