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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.77, 2,468.52 and 825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.77, 2,468.52 and 825.08 is: 1,236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.77 : 2,468.52 = 825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.77/2,468.52 = 825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.77x = 2,468.52 × 825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.77x = 2,036,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,714.14/1,647.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.05

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