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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.65, 2,466.34 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.65, 2,466.34 and 894 is: 1,340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.65 : 2,466.34 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.65/2,466.34 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.65x = 2,466.34 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.65x = 2,204,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,905.73/1,644.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.66

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