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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.03, 2,470.94 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.03, 2,470.94 and 492.75 is: 739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.03 : 2,470.94 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.03/2,470.94 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.03x = 2,470.94 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.03x = 1,217,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,553.22/1,647.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.24

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