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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.53, 2,465.79 and 575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.53, 2,465.79 and 575.06 is: 862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.53 : 2,465.79 = 575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.53/2,465.79 = 575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.53x = 2,465.79 × 575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.53x = 1,417,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,977.20/1,643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.77

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