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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.78, 2,462.90 and 913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.78, 2,462.90 and 913.35 is: 1,367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.78 : 2,462.90 = 913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.78/2,462.90 = 913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.78x = 2,462.90 × 913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.78x = 2,249,485.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,485.15/1,644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.65

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