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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.37, 2,268.48 and 1,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.37, 2,268.48 and 1,014 is: 1,399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.37 : 2,268.48 = 1,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.37/2,268.48 = 1,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.37x = 2,268.48 × 1,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.37x = 2,300,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,238.72/1,643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.71

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