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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643, 2,267.73 and 1,083.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643, 2,267.73 and 1,083.57 is: 1,495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643 : 2,267.73 = 1,083.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643/2,267.73 = 1,083.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643x = 2,267.73 × 1,083.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643x = 2,457,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,238.78/1,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.58

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