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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.86, 2,465.84 and 718.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.86, 2,465.84 and 718.94 is: 1,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.86 : 2,465.84 = 718.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.86/2,465.84 = 718.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.86x = 2,465.84 × 718.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.86x = 1,772,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,791.01/1,643.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.43

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