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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.76, 2,269.51 and 946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.76, 2,269.51 and 946 is: 1,305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.76 : 2,269.51 = 946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.76/2,269.51 = 946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.76x = 2,269.51 × 946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.76x = 2,146,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,956.46/1,644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.33

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