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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.07, 2,268.81 and 1,224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.07, 2,268.81 and 1,224.78 is: 1,690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.07 : 2,268.81 = 1,224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.07/2,268.81 = 1,224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.07x = 2,268.81 × 1,224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.07x = 2,778,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,793.11/1,644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.19

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