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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.58, 2,266.35 and 1,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.58, 2,266.35 and 1,053.92 is: 1,454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.58 : 2,266.35 = 1,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.58/2,266.35 = 1,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.58x = 2,266.35 × 1,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.58x = 2,388,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,542.90/1,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.14

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