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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.32, 2,464.58 and 912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.32, 2,464.58 and 912.44 is: 1,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.32 : 2,464.58 = 912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.32/2,464.58 = 912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.32x = 2,464.58 × 912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.32x = 2,248,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,764.49/1,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.60

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