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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.61, 2,268.13 and 897.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.61, 2,268.13 and 897.58 is: 1,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.61 : 2,268.13 = 897.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.61/2,268.13 = 897.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.61x = 2,268.13 × 897.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.61x = 2,035,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,828.13/1,643.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.63

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