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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.24, 1,837.17 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.24, 1,837.17 and 647.52 is: 971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.24 : 1,837.17 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.24/1,837.17 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.24x = 1,837.17 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.24x = 1,189,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,604.32/1,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.71

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