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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.42, 2,471.25 and 986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.42, 2,471.25 and 986.40 is: 1,482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.42 : 2,471.25 = 986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.42/2,471.25 = 986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.42x = 2,471.25 × 986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.42x = 2,437,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,641/1,644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.37

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