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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.74, 2,267.80 and 1,171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.74, 2,267.80 and 1,171.71 is: 1,616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.74 : 2,267.80 = 1,171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.74/2,267.80 = 1,171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.74x = 2,267.80 × 1,171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.74x = 2,657,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,201.01/1,643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.56

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