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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.43, 2,468.54 and 605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.43, 2,468.54 and 605.99 is: 908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.43 : 2,468.54 = 605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.43/2,468.54 = 605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.43x = 2,468.54 × 605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.43x = 1,495,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,918.24/1,647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.03

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