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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.67, 2,264.10 and 894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.67, 2,264.10 and 894.62 is: 1,234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.67 : 2,264.10 = 894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.67/2,264.10 = 894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.67x = 2,264.10 × 894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.67x = 2,025,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,509.14/1,640.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.56

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