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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.84, 2,471.77 and 674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.84, 2,471.77 and 674.02 is: 1,011.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.84 : 2,471.77 = 674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.84/2,471.77 = 674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.84x = 2,471.77 × 674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.84x = 1,666,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,022.56/1,647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.03

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