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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.49, 2,465.44 and 669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.49, 2,465.44 and 669.47 is: 1,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.49 : 2,465.44 = 669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.49/2,465.44 = 669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.49x = 2,465.44 × 669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.49x = 1,650,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,524.12/1,643.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.28

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