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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.32, 2,269.14 and 898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.32, 2,269.14 and 898.28 is: 1,239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.32 : 2,269.14 = 898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.32/2,269.14 = 898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.32x = 2,269.14 × 898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.32x = 2,038,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,323.08/1,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.61

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