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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.65, 2,270.78 and 937.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.65, 2,270.78 and 937.41 is: 1,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.65 : 2,270.78 = 937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.65/2,270.78 = 937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.65x = 2,270.78 × 937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.65x = 2,128,647.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,647.19/1,645.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.50

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