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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.08, 2,272.88 and 900.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.08, 2,272.88 and 900.89 is: 1,243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.08 : 2,272.88 = 900.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.08/2,272.88 = 900.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.08x = 2,272.88 × 900.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.08x = 2,047,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,614.86/1,647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.18

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