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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.56, 2,458.48 and 981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.56, 2,458.48 and 981.60 is: 1,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.56 : 2,458.48 = 981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.56/2,458.48 = 981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.56x = 2,458.48 × 981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.56x = 2,413,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,243.97/1,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.89

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