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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.32, 2,268.57 and 1,055.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.32, 2,268.57 and 1,055.18 is: 1,455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.32 : 2,268.57 = 1,055.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.32/2,268.57 = 1,055.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.32x = 2,268.57 × 1,055.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.32x = 2,393,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,738.35/1,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.77

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