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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.04, 2,273.08 and 901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.04, 2,273.08 and 901.11 is: 1,243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.04 : 2,273.08 = 901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.04/2,273.08 = 901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.04x = 2,273.08 × 901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.04x = 2,048,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,295.12/1,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.62

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