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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.67, 2,272.32 and 900.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.67, 2,272.32 and 900.49 is: 1,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.67 : 2,272.32 = 900.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.67/2,272.32 = 900.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.67x = 2,272.32 × 900.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.67x = 2,046,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,201.44/1,646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.63

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