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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.36, 2,459.94 and 1,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.36, 2,459.94 and 1,151.44 is: 1,727.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.36 : 2,459.94 = 1,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.36/2,459.94 = 1,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.36x = 2,459.94 × 1,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.36x = 2,832,473.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,473.31/1,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.79

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