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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.73, 2,461.50 and 716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.73, 2,461.50 and 716.04 is: 1,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.73 : 2,461.50 = 716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.73/2,461.50 = 716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.73x = 2,461.50 × 716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.73x = 1,762,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,532.46/1,640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.24

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