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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.44, 1,847.72 and 647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.44, 1,847.72 and 647.56 is: 970.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.44 : 1,847.72 = 647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.44/1,847.72 = 647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.44x = 1,847.72 × 647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.44x = 1,196,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,506.33/1,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.06

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