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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.87, 2,264.96 and 1,012.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.87, 2,264.96 and 1,012.77 is: 1,397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.87 : 2,264.96 = 1,012.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.87/2,264.96 = 1,012.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.87x = 2,264.96 × 1,012.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.87x = 2,293,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,886.07/1,641.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.12

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