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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.70, 2,466.72 and 1,058.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.70, 2,466.72 and 1,058.76 is: 1,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.70 : 2,466.72 = 1,058.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.70/2,466.72 = 1,058.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.70x = 2,466.72 × 1,058.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.70x = 2,611,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,664.47/1,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.93

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