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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.33, 2,269.19 and 981.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.33, 2,269.19 and 981.21 is: 1,354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.33 : 2,269.19 = 981.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.33/2,269.19 = 981.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.33x = 2,269.19 × 981.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.33x = 2,226,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,554.37/1,644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.08

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