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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.46, 2,268.36 and 1,201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.46, 2,268.36 and 1,201.82 is: 1,657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.46 : 2,268.36 = 1,201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.46/2,268.36 = 1,201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.46x = 2,268.36 × 1,201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.46x = 2,726,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,160.42/1,644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.78

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