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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.47, 2,269.34 and 898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.47, 2,269.34 and 898.44 is: 1,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.47 : 2,269.34 = 898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.47/2,269.34 = 898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.47x = 2,269.34 × 898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.47x = 2,038,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,865.83/1,644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.83

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