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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.73, 2,621.77 and 651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.73, 2,621.77 and 651.84 is: 977.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.73 : 2,621.77 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.73/2,621.77 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.73x = 2,621.77 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.73x = 1,708,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,972.93/1,747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.82

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