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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.70, 2,471.64 and 552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.70, 2,471.64 and 552.16 is: 828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.70 : 2,471.64 = 552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.70/2,471.64 = 552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.70x = 2,471.64 × 552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.70x = 1,364,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,740.74/1,647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.27

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