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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.80, 2,465.42 and 821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.80, 2,465.42 and 821.20 is: 1,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.80 : 2,465.42 = 821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.80/2,465.42 = 821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.80x = 2,465.42 × 821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.80x = 2,024,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,602.90/1,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.66

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