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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.94, 2,464.35 and 718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.94, 2,464.35 and 718.74 is: 1,077.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.94 : 2,464.35 = 718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.94/2,464.35 = 718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.94x = 2,464.35 × 718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.94x = 1,771,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,226.92/1,643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.43

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