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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.37, 2,471.20 and 607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.37, 2,471.20 and 607.38 is: 911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.37 : 2,471.20 = 607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.37/2,471.20 = 607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.37x = 2,471.20 × 607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.37x = 1,500,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,945.10/1,647.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.12

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