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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.55, 2,272.93 and 1,080.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.55, 2,272.93 and 1,080.22 is: 1,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.55 : 2,272.93 = 1,080.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.55/2,272.93 = 1,080.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.55x = 2,272.93 × 1,080.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.55x = 2,455,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,264.44/1,647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.25

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