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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.72, 2,468.85 and 997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.72, 2,468.85 and 997.11 is: 1,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.72 : 2,468.85 = 997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.72/2,468.85 = 997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.72x = 2,468.85 × 997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.72x = 2,461,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,715.02/1,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.01

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