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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.58, 2,264.22 and 1,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.58, 2,264.22 and 1,051.26 is: 1,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.58 : 2,264.22 = 1,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.58/2,264.22 = 1,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.58x = 2,264.22 × 1,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.58x = 2,380,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,283.92/1,640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.88

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