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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.48, 2,464.83 and 669.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.48, 2,464.83 and 669.51 is: 1,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.48 : 2,464.83 = 669.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.48/2,464.83 = 669.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.48x = 2,464.83 × 669.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.48x = 1,650,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,228.33/1,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.50

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