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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.49, 2,267.46 and 1,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.49, 2,267.46 and 1,005.20 is: 1,386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.49 : 2,267.46 = 1,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.49/2,267.46 = 1,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.49x = 2,267.46 × 1,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.49x = 2,279,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,239.45/1,643.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.83

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