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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.96, 2,463.66 and 1,050.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.96, 2,463.66 and 1,050.42 is: 1,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.96 : 2,463.66 = 1,050.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.96/2,463.66 = 1,050.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.96x = 2,463.66 × 1,050.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.96x = 2,587,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,877.74/1,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.22

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