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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.95, 2,269.56 and 1,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.95, 2,269.56 and 1,253.91 is: 1,728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.95 : 2,269.56 = 1,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.95/2,269.56 = 1,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.95x = 2,269.56 × 1,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.95x = 2,845,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,823.98/1,645.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.99

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