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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.23, 2,466.37 and 905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.23, 2,466.37 and 905.04 is: 1,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.23 : 2,466.37 = 905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.23/2,466.37 = 905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.23x = 2,466.37 × 905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.23x = 2,232,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,163.50/1,646.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.92

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