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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.56, 2,268.84 and 1,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.56, 2,268.84 and 1,085.32 is: 1,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.56 : 2,268.84 = 1,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.56/2,268.84 = 1,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.56x = 2,268.84 × 1,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.56x = 2,462,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,417.43/1,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.31

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