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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.27, 2,459.24 and 907.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.27, 2,459.24 and 907.31 is: 1,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.27 : 2,459.24 = 907.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.27/2,459.24 = 907.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.27x = 2,459.24 × 907.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.27x = 2,231,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,293.04/1,639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.15

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