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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.61, 2,269.76 and 936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.61, 2,269.76 and 936.56 is: 1,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.61 : 2,269.76 = 936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.61/2,269.76 = 936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.61x = 2,269.76 × 936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.61x = 2,125,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,766.43/1,644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.57

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