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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.76, 2,465.57 and 718.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.76, 2,465.57 and 718.81 is: 1,078.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.76 : 2,465.57 = 718.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.76/2,465.57 = 718.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.76x = 2,465.57 × 718.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.76x = 1,772,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,272.00/1,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.18

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