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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.73, 2,465.95 and 766.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.73, 2,465.95 and 766.29 is: 1,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.73 : 2,465.95 = 766.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.73/2,465.95 = 766.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.73x = 2,465.95 × 766.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.73x = 1,889,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,632.83/1,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.90

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