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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.13, 2,267.31 and 1,084.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.13, 2,267.31 and 1,084.68 is: 1,496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.13 : 2,267.31 = 1,084.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.13/2,267.31 = 1,084.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.13x = 2,267.31 × 1,084.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.13x = 2,459,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,305.81/1,643.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.72

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