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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.38, 2,467.29 and 864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.38, 2,467.29 and 864.20 is: 1,296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.38 : 2,467.29 = 864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.38/2,467.29 = 864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.38x = 2,467.29 × 864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.38x = 2,132,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,232.02/1,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.68

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