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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.04, 2,268.72 and 945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.04, 2,268.72 and 945.28 is: 1,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.04 : 2,268.72 = 945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.04/2,268.72 = 945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.04x = 2,268.72 × 945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.04x = 2,144,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,575.64/1,644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.45

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