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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.95, 2,469.44 and 722.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.95, 2,469.44 and 722.99 is: 1,083.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.95 : 2,469.44 = 722.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.95/2,469.44 = 722.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.95x = 2,469.44 × 722.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.95x = 1,785,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,376.81/1,647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.39

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