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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.54, 2,270.80 and 899.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.54, 2,270.80 and 899.50 is: 1,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.54 : 2,270.80 = 899.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.54/2,270.80 = 899.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.54x = 2,270.80 × 899.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.54x = 2,042,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,584.60/1,645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.29

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