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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.22, 2,691.20 and 640.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.22, 2,691.20 and 640.70 is: 960.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.22 : 2,691.20 = 640.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.22/2,691.20 = 640.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.22x = 2,691.20 × 640.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.22x = 1,724,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,251.84/1,795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.47

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