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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.33, 2,263.50 and 977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.33, 2,263.50 and 977.07 is: 1,348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.33 : 2,263.50 = 977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.33/2,263.50 = 977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.33x = 2,263.50 × 977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.33x = 2,211,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,597.95/1,640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.26

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