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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.45, 2,273.37 and 901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.45, 2,273.37 and 901.39 is: 1,243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.45 : 2,273.37 = 901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.45/2,273.37 = 901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.45x = 2,273.37 × 901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.45x = 2,049,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,194.16/1,647.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.86

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