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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.67, 2,269.56 and 898.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.67, 2,269.56 and 898.49 is: 1,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.67 : 2,269.56 = 898.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.67/2,269.56 = 898.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.67x = 2,269.56 × 898.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.67x = 2,039,186.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,186.01/1,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.87

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