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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.79, 2,263.61 and 1,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.79, 2,263.61 and 1,011.12 is: 1,394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.79 : 2,263.61 = 1,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.79/2,263.61 = 1,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.79x = 2,263.61 × 1,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.79x = 2,288,776.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,776.29/1,640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.92

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