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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.64, 2,466.56 and 903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.64, 2,466.56 and 903.56 is: 1,355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.64 : 2,466.56 = 903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.64/2,466.56 = 903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.64x = 2,466.56 × 903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.64x = 2,228,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,684.95/1,643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.94

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