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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.29, 2,265.25 and 1,245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.29, 2,265.25 and 1,245.07 is: 1,716.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.29 : 2,265.25 = 1,245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.29/2,265.25 = 1,245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.29x = 2,265.25 × 1,245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.29x = 2,820,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,388.59/1,643.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.31

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