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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.38, 2,472.29 and 781.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.38, 2,472.29 and 781.70 is: 1,173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.38 : 2,472.29 = 781.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.38/2,472.29 = 781.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.38x = 2,472.29 × 781.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.38x = 1,932,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,572.82/1,647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.12

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