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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.53, 2,268.51 and 1,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.53, 2,268.51 and 1,054.40 is: 1,454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.53 : 2,268.51 = 1,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.53/2,268.51 = 1,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.53x = 2,268.51 × 1,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.53x = 2,391,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,916.94/1,644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.47

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