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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.67, 2,267.49 and 1,112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.67, 2,267.49 and 1,112.74 is: 1,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.67 : 2,267.49 = 1,112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.67/2,267.49 = 1,112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.67x = 2,267.49 × 1,112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.67x = 2,523,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,126.82/1,643.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.06

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