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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.69, 2,466.96 and 670.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.69, 2,466.96 and 670.81 is: 1,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.69 : 2,466.96 = 670.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.69/2,466.96 = 670.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.69x = 2,466.96 × 670.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.69x = 1,654,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,861.44/1,644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.18

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