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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.46, 2,265.39 and 1,011.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.46, 2,265.39 and 1,011.87 is: 1,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.46 : 2,265.39 = 1,011.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.46/2,265.39 = 1,011.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.46x = 2,265.39 × 1,011.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.46x = 2,292,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,280.18/1,641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.49

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