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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.72, 2,269.33 and 981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.72, 2,269.33 and 981.44 is: 1,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.72 : 2,269.33 = 981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.72/2,269.33 = 981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.72x = 2,269.33 × 981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.72x = 2,227,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,211.24/1,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.16

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