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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.20, 2,466.38 and 670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.20, 2,466.38 and 670.28 is: 1,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.20 : 2,466.38 = 670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.20/2,466.38 = 670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.20x = 2,466.38 × 670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.20x = 1,653,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,165.19/1,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.45

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