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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.64, 2,262.60 and 1,080.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.64, 2,262.60 and 1,080.93 is: 1,490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.64 : 2,262.60 = 1,080.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.64/2,262.60 = 1,080.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.64x = 2,262.60 × 1,080.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.64x = 2,445,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,712.22/1,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.71

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