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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.73, 2,472.51 and 674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.73, 2,472.51 and 674.52 is: 1,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.73 : 2,472.51 = 674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.73/2,472.51 = 674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.73x = 2,472.51 × 674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.73x = 1,667,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,751.26/1,647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.15

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