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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.61, 2,268.21 and 897.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.61, 2,268.21 and 897.57 is: 1,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.61 : 2,268.21 = 897.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.61/2,268.21 = 897.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.61x = 2,268.21 × 897.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.61x = 2,035,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,877.25/1,643.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.66

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