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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.85, 2,263.62 and 977.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.85, 2,263.62 and 977.31 is: 1,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.85 : 2,263.62 = 977.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.85/2,263.62 = 977.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.85x = 2,263.62 × 977.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.85x = 2,212,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,258.46/1,640.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.24

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