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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.85, 2,269.92 and 981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.85, 2,269.92 and 981.76 is: 1,354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.85 : 2,269.92 = 981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.85/2,269.92 = 981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.85x = 2,269.92 × 981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.85x = 2,228,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,516.66/1,644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.84

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