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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.73, 2,274.65 and 948.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.73, 2,274.65 and 948.97 is: 1,310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.73 : 2,274.65 = 948.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.73/2,274.65 = 948.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.73x = 2,274.65 × 948.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.73x = 2,158,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,574.61/1,647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.03

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