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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.47, 2,620.99 and 651.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.47, 2,620.99 and 651.71 is: 977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.47 : 2,620.99 = 651.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.47/2,620.99 = 651.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.47x = 2,620.99 × 651.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.47x = 1,708,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,125.39/1,747.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.48

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