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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.76, 2,472.60 and 622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.76, 2,472.60 and 622.48 is: 934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.76 : 2,472.60 = 622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.76/2,472.60 = 622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.76x = 2,472.60 × 622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.76x = 1,539,144.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,144.05/1,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.08

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