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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.39, 2,263.32 and 1,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.39, 2,263.32 and 1,081.14 is: 1,490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.39 : 2,263.32 = 1,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.39/2,263.32 = 1,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.39x = 2,263.32 × 1,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.39x = 2,446,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,965.78/1,641.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.79

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