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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.39, 2,269.52 and 1,055.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.39, 2,269.52 and 1,055.55 is: 1,456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.39 : 2,269.52 = 1,055.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.39/2,269.52 = 1,055.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.39x = 2,269.52 × 1,055.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.39x = 2,395,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,586.56/1,644.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.82

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