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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.59, 2,262.34 and 967.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.59, 2,262.34 and 967.43 is: 1,334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.59 : 2,262.34 = 967.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.59/2,262.34 = 967.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.59x = 2,262.34 × 967.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.59x = 2,188,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,655.59/1,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.88

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