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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.58, 2,269.95 and 1,015.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.58, 2,269.95 and 1,015.65 is: 1,401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.58 : 2,269.95 = 1,015.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.58/2,269.95 = 1,015.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.58x = 2,269.95 × 1,015.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.58x = 2,305,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,474.72/1,644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.86

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