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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.74, 2,264.62 and 1,267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.74, 2,264.62 and 1,267.15 is: 1,748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.74 : 2,264.62 = 1,267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.74/2,264.62 = 1,267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.74x = 2,264.62 × 1,267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.74x = 2,869,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,598.74/1,640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.97

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