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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.30, 2,273.18 and 901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.30, 2,273.18 and 901.26 is: 1,243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.30 : 2,273.18 = 901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.30/2,273.18 = 901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.30x = 2,273.18 × 901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.30x = 2,048,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,726.77/1,647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.68

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