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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.80, 2,466.47 and 657.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.80, 2,466.47 and 657.45 is: 985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.80 : 2,466.47 = 657.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.80/2,466.47 = 657.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.80x = 2,466.47 × 657.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.80x = 1,621,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,577.41/1,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.88

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