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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.72, 2,270.22 and 946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.72, 2,270.22 and 946.56 is: 1,306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.72 : 2,270.22 = 946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.72/2,270.22 = 946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.72x = 2,270.22 × 946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.72x = 2,148,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,899.44/1,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.54

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