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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.84, 2,462.13 and 912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.84, 2,462.13 and 912.60 is: 1,366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.84 : 2,462.13 = 912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.84/2,462.13 = 912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.84x = 2,462.13 × 912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.84x = 2,246,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,939.84/1,644.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.05

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