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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.57, 2,269.56 and 936.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.57, 2,269.56 and 936.53 is: 1,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.57 : 2,269.56 = 936.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.57/2,269.56 = 936.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.57x = 2,269.56 × 936.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.57x = 2,125,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,495.00/1,644.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.44

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