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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.25, 2,465.24 and 617.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.25, 2,465.24 and 617.25 is: 926.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.25 : 2,465.24 = 617.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.25/2,465.24 = 617.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.25x = 2,465.24 × 617.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.25x = 1,521,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,666.30/1,643.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.01

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