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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.56, 2,269.44 and 946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.56, 2,269.44 and 946.04 is: 1,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.56 : 2,269.44 = 946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.56/2,269.44 = 946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.56x = 2,269.44 × 946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.56x = 2,146,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,981.02/1,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.50

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