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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.93, 2,269.98 and 898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.93, 2,269.98 and 898.92 is: 1,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.93 : 2,269.98 = 898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.93/2,269.98 = 898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.93x = 2,269.98 × 898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.93x = 2,040,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,530.42/1,644.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.50

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