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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.52, 2,263.10 and 1,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.52, 2,263.10 and 1,011.12 is: 1,395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.52 : 2,263.10 = 1,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.52/2,263.10 = 1,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.52x = 2,263.10 × 1,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.52x = 2,288,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,265.67/1,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.69

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