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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.70, 2,444.55 and 1,144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.70, 2,444.55 and 1,144.91 is: 1,717.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.70 : 2,444.55 = 1,144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.70/2,444.55 = 1,144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.70x = 2,444.55 × 1,144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.70x = 2,798,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,791.56/1,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.37

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