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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.64, 2,263.44 and 941.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.64, 2,263.44 and 941.64 is: 1,299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.64 : 2,263.44 = 941.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.64/2,263.44 = 941.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.64x = 2,263.44 × 941.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.64x = 2,131,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,345.64/1,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.09

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