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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.48, 2,270.61 and 899.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.48, 2,270.61 and 899.39 is: 1,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.48 : 2,270.61 = 899.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.48/2,270.61 = 899.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.48x = 2,270.61 × 899.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.48x = 2,042,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,163.93/1,645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.07

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