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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.31, 2,464.41 and 718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.31, 2,464.41 and 718.68 is: 1,077.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.31 : 2,464.41 = 718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.31/2,464.41 = 718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.31x = 2,464.41 × 718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.31x = 1,771,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,122.18/1,643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.78

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