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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.13, 2,471.91 and 781.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.13, 2,471.91 and 781.45 is: 1,172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.13 : 2,471.91 = 781.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.13/2,471.91 = 781.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.13x = 2,471.91 × 781.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.13x = 1,931,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,674.07/1,647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.75

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