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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.96, 2,469.51 and 1,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.96, 2,469.51 and 1,013.44 is: 1,520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.96 : 2,469.51 = 1,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.96/2,469.51 = 1,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.96x = 2,469.51 × 1,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.96x = 2,502,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,700.21/1,645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.51

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