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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.18, 2,268.60 and 980.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.18, 2,268.60 and 980.91 is: 1,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.18 : 2,268.60 = 980.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.18/2,268.60 = 980.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.18x = 2,268.60 × 980.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.18x = 2,225,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,283.92/1,644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.43

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