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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.53, 2,269.34 and 898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.53, 2,269.34 and 898.34 is: 1,239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.53 : 2,269.34 = 898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.53/2,269.34 = 898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.53x = 2,269.34 × 898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.53x = 2,038,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,638.90/1,644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.65

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