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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.87, 2,203.61 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.87, 2,203.61 and 647.12 is: 970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.87 : 2,203.61 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.87/2,203.61 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.87x = 2,203.61 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.87x = 1,426,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,002.38/1,468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.82

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