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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.91, 2,459.96 and 1,066.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.91, 2,459.96 and 1,066.43 is: 1,599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.91 : 2,459.96 = 1,066.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.91/2,459.96 = 1,066.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.91x = 2,459.96 × 1,066.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.91x = 2,623,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,375.14/1,639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.71

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