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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.71, 2,269.64 and 898.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.71, 2,269.64 and 898.66 is: 1,240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.71 : 2,269.64 = 898.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.71/2,269.64 = 898.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.71x = 2,269.64 × 898.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.71x = 2,039,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,618.84/1,644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.11

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