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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.10, 2,468.49 and 672.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.10, 2,468.49 and 672.09 is: 1,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.10 : 2,468.49 = 672.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.10/2,468.49 = 672.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.10x = 2,468.49 × 672.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.10x = 1,659,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,047.44/1,647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.25

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