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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.25, 2,465.16 and 994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.25, 2,465.16 and 994.84 is: 1,491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.25 : 2,465.16 = 994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.25/2,465.16 = 994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.25x = 2,465.16 × 994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.25x = 2,452,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,439.77/1,644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.52

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