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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.14, 2,261.90 and 930.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.14, 2,261.90 and 930.90 is: 1,284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.14 : 2,261.90 = 930.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.14/2,261.90 = 930.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.14x = 2,261.90 × 930.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.14x = 2,105,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,602.71/1,639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.58

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