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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.30, 2,469.22 and 1,154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.30, 2,469.22 and 1,154.07 is: 1,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.30 : 2,469.22 = 1,154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.30/2,469.22 = 1,154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.30x = 2,469.22 × 1,154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.30x = 2,849,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,648.36/1,647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.89

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