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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.55, 2,466.35 and 913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.55, 2,466.35 and 913.63 is: 1,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.55 : 2,466.35 = 913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.55/2,466.35 = 913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.55x = 2,466.35 × 913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.55x = 2,253,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,326.78/1,643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.02

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