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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.63, 2,470.53 and 674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.63, 2,470.53 and 674.41 is: 1,011.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.63 : 2,470.53 = 674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.63/2,470.53 = 674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.63x = 2,470.53 × 674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.63x = 1,666,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,150.14/1,647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.24

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