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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.44, 2,465.43 and 718.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.44, 2,465.43 and 718.97 is: 1,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.44 : 2,465.43 = 718.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.44/2,465.43 = 718.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.44x = 2,465.43 × 718.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.44x = 1,772,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,579.07/1,643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.58

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