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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.54, 2,466.81 and 874.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.54, 2,466.81 and 874.86 is: 1,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.54 : 2,466.81 = 874.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.54/2,466.81 = 874.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.54x = 2,466.81 × 874.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.54x = 2,158,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,113.40/1,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.29

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