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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.96, 2,467.94 and 767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.96, 2,467.94 and 767.32 is: 1,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.96 : 2,467.94 = 767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.96/2,467.94 = 767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.96x = 2,467.94 × 767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.96x = 1,893,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,699.72/1,643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.91

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