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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.06, 2,268.81 and 898.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.06, 2,268.81 and 898.03 is: 1,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.06 : 2,268.81 = 898.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.06/2,268.81 = 898.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.06x = 2,268.81 × 898.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.06x = 2,037,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,459.44/1,644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.29

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