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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.21, 2,470.95 and 722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.21, 2,470.95 and 722.64 is: 1,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.21 : 2,470.95 = 722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.21/2,470.95 = 722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.21x = 2,470.95 × 722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.21x = 1,785,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,607.31/1,647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.02

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