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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.38, 2,457.58 and 981.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.38, 2,457.58 and 981.45 is: 1,471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.38 : 2,457.58 = 981.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.38/2,457.58 = 981.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.38x = 2,457.58 × 981.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.38x = 2,411,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,991.89/1,639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.28

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