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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.52, 2,270.80 and 899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.52, 2,270.80 and 899.52 is: 1,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.52 : 2,270.80 = 899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.52/2,270.80 = 899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.52x = 2,270.80 × 899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.52x = 2,042,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,630.02/1,645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.33

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