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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.69, 2,271.21 and 1,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.69, 2,271.21 and 1,056.24 is: 1,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.69 : 2,271.21 = 1,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.69/2,271.21 = 1,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.69x = 2,271.21 × 1,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.69x = 2,398,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,942.85/1,644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.60

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