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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.12, 2,462.16 and 775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.12, 2,462.16 and 775.52 is: 1,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.12 : 2,462.16 = 775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.12/2,462.16 = 775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.12x = 2,462.16 × 775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.12x = 1,909,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,454.32/1,643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.09

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