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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.77, 2,203.50 and 647.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.77, 2,203.50 and 647.11 is: 970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.77 : 2,203.50 = 647.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.77/2,203.50 = 647.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.77x = 2,203.50 × 647.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.77x = 1,425,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,906.89/1,468.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.82

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