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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.90, 2,471.85 and 607.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.90, 2,471.85 and 607.93 is: 911.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.90 : 2,471.85 = 607.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.90/2,471.85 = 607.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.90x = 2,471.85 × 607.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.90x = 1,502,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,705.59/1,647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.89

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