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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.63, 2,198.04 and 643.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.63, 2,198.04 and 643.69 is: 965.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.63 : 2,198.04 = 643.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.63/2,198.04 = 643.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.63x = 2,198.04 × 643.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.63x = 1,414,856.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,856.37/1,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.36

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