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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.89, 2,264.92 and 1,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.89, 2,264.92 and 1,043.30 is: 1,439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.89 : 2,264.92 = 1,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.89/2,264.92 = 1,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.89x = 2,264.92 × 1,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.89x = 2,362,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,991.04/1,641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.19

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