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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.64, 2,269.02 and 945.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.64, 2,269.02 and 945.61 is: 1,304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.64 : 2,269.02 = 945.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.64/2,269.02 = 945.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.64x = 2,269.02 × 945.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.64x = 2,145,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,608.00/1,644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.61

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