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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.54, 2,268.08 and 981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.54, 2,268.08 and 981.28 is: 1,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.54 : 2,268.08 = 981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.54/2,268.08 = 981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.54x = 2,268.08 × 981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.54x = 2,225,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,610.97/1,643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.16

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