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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.76, 2,263.24 and 1,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.76, 2,263.24 and 1,116 is: 1,540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.76 : 2,263.24 = 1,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.76/2,263.24 = 1,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.76x = 2,263.24 × 1,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.76x = 2,525,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,775.84/1,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.33

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