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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.79, 2,268.48 and 897.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.79, 2,268.48 and 897.78 is: 1,238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.79 : 2,268.48 = 897.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.79/2,268.48 = 897.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.79x = 2,268.48 × 897.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.79x = 2,036,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,595.97/1,643.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.96

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