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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.83, 2,447.76 and 1,147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.83, 2,447.76 and 1,147.06 is: 1,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.83 : 2,447.76 = 1,147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.83/2,447.76 = 1,147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.83x = 2,447.76 × 1,147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.83x = 2,807,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,727.59/1,631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.60

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