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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647, 2,272.86 and 948.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647, 2,272.86 and 948.51 is: 1,308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647 : 2,272.86 = 948.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647/2,272.86 = 948.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647x = 2,272.86 × 948.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647x = 2,155,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,830.44/1,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.94

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