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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.44, 2,268.66 and 981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.44, 2,268.66 and 981.04 is: 1,353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.44 : 2,268.66 = 981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.44/2,268.66 = 981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.44x = 2,268.66 × 981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.44x = 2,225,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,646.21/1,644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.44

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