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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.52, 2,266.52 and 1,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.52, 2,266.52 and 1,012.95 is: 1,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.52 : 2,266.52 = 1,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.52/2,266.52 = 1,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.52x = 2,266.52 × 1,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.52x = 2,295,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,866.37/1,642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.77

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