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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.40, 2,465.28 and 1,123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.40, 2,465.28 and 1,123.10 is: 1,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.40 : 2,465.28 = 1,123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.40/2,465.28 = 1,123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.40x = 2,465.28 × 1,123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.40x = 2,768,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,755.97/1,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.75

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