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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.63, 2,471.49 and 673.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.63, 2,471.49 and 673.05 is: 1,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.63 : 2,471.49 = 673.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.63/2,471.49 = 673.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.63x = 2,471.49 × 673.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.63x = 1,663,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,436.34/1,647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.59

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