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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.53, 2,464.66 and 706.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.53, 2,464.66 and 706.39 is: 1,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.53 : 2,464.66 = 706.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.53/2,464.66 = 706.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.53x = 2,464.66 × 706.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.53x = 1,741,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,011.18/1,643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.31

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