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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.28, 2,267.69 and 897.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.28, 2,267.69 and 897.22 is: 1,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.28 : 2,267.69 = 897.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.28/2,267.69 = 897.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.28x = 2,267.69 × 897.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.28x = 2,034,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,616.82/1,643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.14

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