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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.50, 2,464.02 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.50, 2,464.02 and 913.68 is: 1,369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.50 : 2,464.02 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.50/2,464.02 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.50x = 2,464.02 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.50x = 2,251,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,325.79/1,644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.00

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