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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.23, 2,268.78 and 981.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.23, 2,268.78 and 981.07 is: 1,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.23 : 2,268.78 = 981.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.23/2,268.78 = 981.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.23x = 2,268.78 × 981.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.23x = 2,225,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,826.32/1,644.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.72

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