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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.39, 2,461.25 and 909.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.39, 2,461.25 and 909.09 is: 1,364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.39 : 2,461.25 = 909.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.39/2,461.25 = 909.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.39x = 2,461.25 × 909.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.39x = 2,237,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,500.04/1,640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.01

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