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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.74, 2,287.62 and 647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.74, 2,287.62 and 647.46 is: 971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.74 : 2,287.62 = 647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.74/2,287.62 = 647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.74x = 2,287.62 × 647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.74x = 1,481,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,142.45/1,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.41

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