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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.61, 2,272.38 and 900.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.61, 2,272.38 and 900.56 is: 1,242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.61 : 2,272.38 = 900.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.61/2,272.38 = 900.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.61x = 2,272.38 × 900.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.61x = 2,046,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,414.53/1,646.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.80

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