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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.78, 2,268.41 and 897.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.78, 2,268.41 and 897.73 is: 1,238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.78 : 2,268.41 = 897.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.78/2,268.41 = 897.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.78x = 2,268.41 × 897.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.78x = 2,036,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,422.31/1,643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.87

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