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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.44, 2,260.62 and 1,220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.44, 2,260.62 and 1,220.58 is: 1,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.44 : 2,260.62 = 1,220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.44/2,260.62 = 1,220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.44x = 2,260.62 × 1,220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.44x = 2,759,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,267.56/1,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.05

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