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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.47, 2,269.36 and 1,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.47, 2,269.36 and 1,055 is: 1,455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.47 : 2,269.36 = 1,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.47/2,269.36 = 1,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.47x = 2,269.36 × 1,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.47x = 2,394,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,174.80/1,644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.89

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