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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.57, 2,464.02 and 994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.57, 2,464.02 and 994.95 is: 1,490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.57 : 2,464.02 = 994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.57/2,464.02 = 994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.57x = 2,464.02 × 994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.57x = 2,451,576.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,576.70/1,644.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.71

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