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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.64, 2,720.49 and 643.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.64, 2,720.49 and 643.66 is: 965.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.64 : 2,720.49 = 643.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.64/2,720.49 = 643.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.64x = 2,720.49 × 643.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.64x = 1,751,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,061.38/1,813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.50

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