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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.95, 2,465.27 and 779.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.95, 2,465.27 and 779.51 is: 1,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.95 : 2,465.27 = 779.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.95/2,465.27 = 779.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.95x = 2,465.27 × 779.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.95x = 1,921,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,698.72/1,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.24

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