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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.58, 2,462.26 and 818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.58, 2,462.26 and 818.60 is: 1,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.58 : 2,462.26 = 818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.58/2,462.26 = 818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.58x = 2,462.26 × 818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.58x = 2,015,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,606.04/1,640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.59

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