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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.04, 2,465.64 and 995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.04, 2,465.64 and 995.80 is: 1,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.04 : 2,465.64 = 995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.04/2,465.64 = 995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.04x = 2,465.64 × 995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.04x = 2,455,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,284.31/1,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.73

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