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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.40, 2,469.10 and 1,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.40, 2,469.10 and 1,127.40 is: 1,689.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.40 : 2,469.10 = 1,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.40/2,469.10 = 1,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.40x = 2,469.10 × 1,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.40x = 2,783,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,663.34/1,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.73

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