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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.82, 2,264.26 and 894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.82, 2,264.26 and 894.76 is: 1,234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.82 : 2,264.26 = 894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.82/2,264.26 = 894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.82x = 2,264.26 × 894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.82x = 2,025,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,953.48/1,640.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.72

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