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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.71, 2,269.55 and 1,112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.71, 2,269.55 and 1,112.51 is: 1,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.71 : 2,269.55 = 1,112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.71/2,269.55 = 1,112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.71x = 2,269.55 × 1,112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.71x = 2,524,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,891.51/1,644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.16

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