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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.62, 2,465.43 and 669.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.62, 2,465.43 and 669.07 is: 1,003.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.62 : 2,465.43 = 669.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.62/2,465.43 = 669.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.62x = 2,465.43 × 669.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.62x = 1,649,545.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,545.25/1,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.61

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