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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.63, 2,462.03 and 775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.63, 2,462.03 and 775.01 is: 1,163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.63 : 2,462.03 = 775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.63/2,462.03 = 775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.63x = 2,462.03 × 775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.63x = 1,908,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,081.69/1,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.02

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