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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.26, 2,460.03 and 1,054.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.26, 2,460.03 and 1,054.26 is: 1,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.26 : 2,460.03 = 1,054.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.26/2,460.03 = 1,054.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.26x = 2,460.03 × 1,054.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.26x = 2,593,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,511.23/1,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.12

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