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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.47, 2,267.97 and 897.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.47, 2,267.97 and 897.42 is: 1,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.47 : 2,267.97 = 897.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.47/2,267.97 = 897.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.47x = 2,267.97 × 897.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.47x = 2,035,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,317.15/1,643.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.43

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