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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.05, 2,263.98 and 1,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.05, 2,263.98 and 1,002.66 is: 1,383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.05 : 2,263.98 = 1,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.05/2,263.98 = 1,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.05x = 2,263.98 × 1,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.05x = 2,270,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,002.19/1,641.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.26

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