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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.81, 2,471.72 and 723.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.81, 2,471.72 and 723.15 is: 1,084.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.81 : 2,471.72 = 723.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.81/2,471.72 = 723.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.81x = 2,471.72 × 723.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.81x = 1,787,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,420.70/1,647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.73

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