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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.67, 2,469.84 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.67, 2,469.84 and 660.12 is: 989.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.67 : 2,469.84 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.67/2,469.84 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.67x = 2,469.84 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.67x = 1,630,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,390.78/1,647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.51

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