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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.63, 2,262.48 and 1,081.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.63, 2,262.48 and 1,081.18 is: 1,491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.63 : 2,262.48 = 1,081.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.63/2,262.48 = 1,081.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.63x = 2,262.48 × 1,081.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.63x = 2,446,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,148.13/1,639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.89

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