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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.26, 2,464.65 and 1,156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.26, 2,464.65 and 1,156.38 is: 1,732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.26 : 2,464.65 = 1,156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.26/2,464.65 = 1,156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.26x = 2,464.65 × 1,156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.26x = 2,850,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,071.97/1,645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.29

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