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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.30, 2,269.22 and 898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.30, 2,269.22 and 898.34 is: 1,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.30 : 2,269.22 = 898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.30/2,269.22 = 898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.30x = 2,269.22 × 898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.30x = 2,038,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,515.26/1,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.75

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