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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.63, 2,269.62 and 898.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.63, 2,269.62 and 898.63 is: 1,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.63 : 2,269.62 = 898.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.63/2,269.62 = 898.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.63x = 2,269.62 × 898.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.63x = 2,039,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,560.24/1,644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.13

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