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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.01, 2,470.52 and 672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.01, 2,470.52 and 672.94 is: 1,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.01 : 2,470.52 = 672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.01/2,470.52 = 672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.01x = 2,470.52 × 672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.01x = 1,662,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,511.73/1,647.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.41

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