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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.15, 2,268.84 and 898.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.15, 2,268.84 and 898.11 is: 1,239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.15 : 2,268.84 = 898.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.15/2,268.84 = 898.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.15x = 2,268.84 × 898.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.15x = 2,037,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,667.89/1,644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.34

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