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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.58, 2,268.14 and 935.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.58, 2,268.14 and 935.42 is: 1,290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.58 : 2,268.14 = 935.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.58/2,268.14 = 935.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.58x = 2,268.14 × 935.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.58x = 2,121,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,647.50/1,643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.87

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