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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.68, 2,260.80 and 1,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.68, 2,260.80 and 1,050.24 is: 1,448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.68 : 2,260.80 = 1,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.68/2,260.80 = 1,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.68x = 2,260.80 × 1,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.68x = 2,374,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,382.59/1,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.08

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