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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.92, 2,465.60 and 821.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.92, 2,465.60 and 821.56 is: 1,231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.92 : 2,465.60 = 821.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.92/2,465.60 = 821.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.92x = 2,465.60 × 821.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.92x = 2,025,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,638.34/1,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.45

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