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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.92, 2,264.44 and 894.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.92, 2,264.44 and 894.89 is: 1,234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.92 : 2,264.44 = 894.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.92/2,264.44 = 894.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.92x = 2,264.44 × 894.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.92x = 2,026,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,424.71/1,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.93

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