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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644, 2,466 and 732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644, 2,466 and 732 is: 1,098

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644 : 2,466 = 732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644/2,466 = 732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644x = 2,466 × 732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644x = 1,805,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,112/1,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098

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