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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.36, 2,267.84 and 897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.36, 2,267.84 and 897.30 is: 1,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.36 : 2,267.84 = 897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.36/2,267.84 = 897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.36x = 2,267.84 × 897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.36x = 2,034,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,935.08/1,643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.28

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