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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.51, 2,267.98 and 897.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.51, 2,267.98 and 897.45 is: 1,238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.51 : 2,267.98 = 897.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.51/2,267.98 = 897.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.51x = 2,267.98 × 897.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.51x = 2,035,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,396.41/1,643.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.45

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