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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.68, 2,268.48 and 1,014.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.68, 2,268.48 and 1,014.34 is: 1,399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.68 : 2,268.48 = 1,014.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.68/2,268.48 = 1,014.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.68x = 2,268.48 × 1,014.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.68x = 2,301,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,010.00/1,643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.91

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