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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.03, 2,268.78 and 898.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.03, 2,268.78 and 898.00 is: 1,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.03 : 2,268.78 = 898.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.03/2,268.78 = 898.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.03x = 2,268.78 × 898.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.03x = 2,037,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,358.77/1,644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.25

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