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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.30, 2,467.17 and 864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.30, 2,467.17 and 864.12 is: 1,296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.30 : 2,467.17 = 864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.30/2,467.17 = 864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.30x = 2,467.17 × 864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.30x = 2,131,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,930.94/1,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.56

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