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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.58, 2,466.60 and 913.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.58, 2,466.60 and 913.38 is: 1,370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.58 : 2,466.60 = 913.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.58/2,466.60 = 913.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.58x = 2,466.60 × 913.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.58x = 2,252,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,943.11/1,643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.75

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