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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.54, 2,467.20 and 720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.54, 2,467.20 and 720.30 is: 1,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.54 : 2,467.20 = 720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.54/2,467.20 = 720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.54x = 2,467.20 × 720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.54x = 1,777,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,124.16/1,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.62

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