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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.59, 2,464.44 and 913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.59, 2,464.44 and 913.16 is: 1,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.59 : 2,464.44 = 913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.59/2,464.44 = 913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.59x = 2,464.44 × 913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.59x = 2,250,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,415.71/1,644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.38

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