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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.49, 2,269.41 and 898.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.49, 2,269.41 and 898.47 is: 1,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.49 : 2,269.41 = 898.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.49/2,269.41 = 898.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.49x = 2,269.41 × 898.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.49x = 2,038,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,996.80/1,644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.90

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