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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.21, 2,264.29 and 1,052.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.21, 2,264.29 and 1,052.07 is: 1,451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.21 : 2,264.29 = 1,052.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.21/2,264.29 = 1,052.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.21x = 2,264.29 × 1,052.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.21x = 2,382,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,191.58/1,641.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.48

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