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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.87, 2,468.25 and 670.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.87, 2,468.25 and 670.98 is: 1,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.87 : 2,468.25 = 670.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.87/2,468.25 = 670.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.87x = 2,468.25 × 670.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.87x = 1,656,146.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,146.39/1,644.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.86

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