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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.33, 2,265.73 and 1,083.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.33, 2,265.73 and 1,083.43 is: 1,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.33 : 2,265.73 = 1,083.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.33/2,265.73 = 1,083.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.33x = 2,265.73 × 1,083.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.33x = 2,454,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,759.85/1,642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.68

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