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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.61, 2,269.57 and 898.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.61, 2,269.57 and 898.55 is: 1,240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.61 : 2,269.57 = 898.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.61/2,269.57 = 898.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.61x = 2,269.57 × 898.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.61x = 2,039,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,322.12/1,644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.01

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