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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.72, 2,471.92 and 673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.72, 2,471.92 and 673.90 is: 1,010.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.72 : 2,471.92 = 673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.72/2,471.92 = 673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.72x = 2,471.92 × 673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.72x = 1,665,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,819.02/1,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.98

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