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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.41, 2,263.82 and 894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.41, 2,263.82 and 894.40 is: 1,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.41 : 2,263.82 = 894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.41/2,263.82 = 894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.41x = 2,263.82 × 894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.41x = 2,024,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,750.48/1,640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.30

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