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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.22, 2,267.33 and 1,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.22, 2,267.33 and 1,053.68 is: 1,453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.22 : 2,267.33 = 1,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.22/2,267.33 = 1,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.22x = 2,267.33 × 1,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.22x = 2,389,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,023.67/1,643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.87

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