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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.65, 2,471.99 and 673.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.65, 2,471.99 and 673.83 is: 1,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.65 : 2,471.99 = 673.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.65/2,471.99 = 673.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.65x = 2,471.99 × 673.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.65x = 1,665,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,697.65/1,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.95

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