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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.50, 2,268.04 and 907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.50, 2,268.04 and 907.50 is: 1,252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.50 : 2,268.04 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.50/2,268.04 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.50x = 2,268.04 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.50x = 2,058,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,246.30/1,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.36

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