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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.69, 2,465.53 and 1,228.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.69, 2,465.53 and 1,228.43 is: 1,842.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.69 : 2,465.53 = 1,228.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.69/2,465.53 = 1,228.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.69x = 2,465.53 × 1,228.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.69x = 3,028,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,715.62/1,643.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.64

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