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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.98, 2,299.73 and 643.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.98, 2,299.73 and 643.54 is: 964.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.98 : 2,299.73 = 643.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.98/2,299.73 = 643.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.98x = 2,299.73 × 643.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.98x = 1,479,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,968.24/1,534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.16

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