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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.85, 2,463.36 and 950.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.85, 2,463.36 and 950.05 is: 1,422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.85 : 2,463.36 = 950.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.85/2,463.36 = 950.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.85x = 2,463.36 × 950.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.85x = 2,340,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,315.17/1,644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.81

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