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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.74, 2,273.34 and 1,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.74, 2,273.34 and 1,316.52 is: 1,818.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.74 : 2,273.34 = 1,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.74/2,273.34 = 1,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.74x = 2,273.34 × 1,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.74x = 2,992,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,897.58/1,645.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.57

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