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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.99, 2,269.80 and 981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.99, 2,269.80 and 981.80 is: 1,354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.99 : 2,269.80 = 981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.99/2,269.80 = 981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.99x = 2,269.80 × 981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.99x = 2,228,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,495.31/1,644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.72

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