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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.74, 2,469.08 and 915.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.74, 2,469.08 and 915.84 is: 1,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.74 : 2,469.08 = 915.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.74/2,469.08 = 915.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.74x = 2,469.08 × 915.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.74x = 2,261,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,282.23/1,645.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.02

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