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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.96, 2,264.92 and 1,199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.96, 2,264.92 and 1,199.32 is: 1,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.96 : 2,264.92 = 1,199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.96/2,264.92 = 1,199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.96x = 2,264.92 × 1,199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.96x = 2,716,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,363.85/1,641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.34

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