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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.13, 2,467.41 and 778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.13, 2,467.41 and 778.44 is: 1,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.13 : 2,467.41 = 778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.13/2,467.41 = 778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.13x = 2,467.41 × 778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.13x = 1,920,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,726.75/1,644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.24

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