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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.13, 2,261.97 and 976.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.13, 2,261.97 and 976.01 is: 1,346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.13 : 2,261.97 = 976.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.13/2,261.97 = 976.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.13x = 2,261.97 × 976.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.13x = 2,207,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,694.03/1,639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.87

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