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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.84, 2,458.80 and 1,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.84, 2,458.80 and 1,126.24 is: 1,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.84 : 2,458.80 = 1,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.84/2,458.80 = 1,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.84x = 2,458.80 × 1,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.84x = 2,769,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,198.91/1,639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.70

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