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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.79, 2,465.79 and 1,180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.79, 2,465.79 and 1,180.42 is: 1,770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.79 : 2,465.79 = 1,180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.79/2,465.79 = 1,180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.79x = 2,465.79 × 1,180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.79x = 2,910,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,677.75/1,643.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.71

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