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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.40, 2,269.98 and 981.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.40, 2,269.98 and 981.14 is: 1,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.40 : 2,269.98 = 981.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.40/2,269.98 = 981.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.40x = 2,269.98 × 981.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.40x = 2,227,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,163.27/1,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.40

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