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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.90, 2,269.37 and 1,055.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.90, 2,269.37 and 1,055.43 is: 1,457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.90 : 2,269.37 = 1,055.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.90/2,269.37 = 1,055.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.90x = 2,269.37 × 1,055.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.90x = 2,395,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,163.82/1,643.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.01

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