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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.42, 2,273.37 and 948.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.42, 2,273.37 and 948.78 is: 1,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.42 : 2,273.37 = 948.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.42/2,273.37 = 948.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.42x = 2,273.37 × 948.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.42x = 2,156,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,927.99/1,647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.28

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