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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.87, 2,462.04 and 860.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.87, 2,462.04 and 860.69 is: 1,291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.87 : 2,462.04 = 860.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.87/2,462.04 = 860.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.87x = 2,462.04 × 860.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.87x = 2,119,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,059.36/1,640.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.42

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