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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.35, 2,273.37 and 984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.35, 2,273.37 and 984.26 is: 1,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.35 : 2,273.37 = 984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.35/2,273.37 = 984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.35x = 2,273.37 × 984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.35x = 2,237,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,587.16/1,647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.29

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