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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.08, 2,464.70 and 617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.08, 2,464.70 and 617 is: 925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.08 : 2,464.70 = 617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.08/2,464.70 = 617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.08x = 2,464.70 × 617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.08x = 1,520,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,719.90/1,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.53

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