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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.60, 2,269.44 and 945.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.60, 2,269.44 and 945.96 is: 1,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.60 : 2,269.44 = 945.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.60/2,269.44 = 945.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.60x = 2,269.44 × 945.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.60x = 2,146,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,799.46/1,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.36

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