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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.78, 2,471.55 and 552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.78, 2,471.55 and 552.05 is: 828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.78 : 2,471.55 = 552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.78/2,471.55 = 552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.78x = 2,471.55 × 552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.78x = 1,364,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,406.82/1,647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.03

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