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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.88, 2,268.48 and 981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.88, 2,268.48 and 981.04 is: 1,353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.88 : 2,268.48 = 981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.88/2,268.48 = 981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.88x = 2,268.48 × 981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.88x = 2,225,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,469.62/1,643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.79

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