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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.02, 2,464.38 and 766.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.02, 2,464.38 and 766.79 is: 1,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.02 : 2,464.38 = 766.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.02/2,464.38 = 766.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.02x = 2,464.38 × 766.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.02x = 1,889,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,661.94/1,644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.42

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