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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.54, 2,270.97 and 1,116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.54, 2,270.97 and 1,116.26 is: 1,538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.54 : 2,270.97 = 1,116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.54/2,270.97 = 1,116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.54x = 2,270.97 × 1,116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.54x = 2,534,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,992.97/1,647.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.65

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