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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.52, 2,273.54 and 948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.52, 2,273.54 and 948.92 is: 1,309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.52 : 2,273.54 = 948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.52/2,273.54 = 948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.52x = 2,273.54 × 948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.52x = 2,157,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,407.58/1,647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.49

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