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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.76, 2,269.76 and 898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.76, 2,269.76 and 898.76 is: 1,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.76 : 2,269.76 = 898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.76/2,269.76 = 898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.76x = 2,269.76 × 898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.76x = 2,039,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,969.50/1,644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.28

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