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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.97, 2,466.15 and 822.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.97, 2,466.15 and 822.82 is: 1,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.97 : 2,466.15 = 822.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.97/2,466.15 = 822.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.97x = 2,466.15 × 822.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.97x = 2,029,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,197.54/1,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.58

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