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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.49, 2,263.74 and 894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.49, 2,263.74 and 894.44 is: 1,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.49 : 2,263.74 = 894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.49/2,263.74 = 894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.49x = 2,263.74 × 894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.49x = 2,024,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,768.29/1,640.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.25

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