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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.25, 2,468.33 and 915.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.25, 2,468.33 and 915.33 is: 1,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.25 : 2,468.33 = 915.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.25/2,468.33 = 915.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.25x = 2,468.33 × 915.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.25x = 2,259,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,331.92/1,645.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.25

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