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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.34, 2,468.27 and 1,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.34, 2,468.27 and 1,159.52 is: 1,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.34 : 2,468.27 = 1,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.34/2,468.27 = 1,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.34x = 2,468.27 × 1,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.34x = 2,861,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,998.99/1,647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.35

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