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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.45, 2,267.95 and 897.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.45, 2,267.95 and 897.41 is: 1,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.45 : 2,267.95 = 897.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.45/2,267.95 = 897.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.45x = 2,267.95 × 897.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.45x = 2,035,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,267.43/1,643.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.41

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