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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.67, 2,270.94 and 899.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.67, 2,270.94 and 899.49 is: 1,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.67 : 2,270.94 = 899.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.67/2,270.94 = 899.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.67x = 2,270.94 × 899.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.67x = 2,042,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,687.82/1,645.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.25

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