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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.76, 2,471.55 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.76, 2,471.55 and 415.17 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.76 : 2,471.55 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.76/2,471.55 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.76x = 2,471.55 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.76x = 1,026,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,113.41/1,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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