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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.92, 2,271.08 and 1,078.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.92, 2,271.08 and 1,078.10 is: 1,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.92 : 2,271.08 = 1,078.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.92/2,271.08 = 1,078.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.92x = 2,271.08 × 1,078.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.92x = 2,448,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,451.35/1,643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.40

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