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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.05, 2,268.66 and 1,014.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.05, 2,268.66 and 1,014.41 is: 1,399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.05 : 2,268.66 = 1,014.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.05/2,268.66 = 1,014.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.05x = 2,268.66 × 1,014.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.05x = 2,301,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,351.39/1,644.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.81

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