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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646, 2,271.86 and 1,086.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646, 2,271.86 and 1,086.58 is: 1,499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646 : 2,271.86 = 1,086.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646/2,271.86 = 1,086.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646x = 2,271.86 × 1,086.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646x = 2,468,557.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,557.64/1,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.73

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