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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.26, 2,471.81 and 674.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.26, 2,471.81 and 674.05 is: 1,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.26 : 2,471.81 = 674.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.26/2,471.81 = 674.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.26x = 2,471.81 × 674.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.26x = 1,666,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,120.51/1,647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.45

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