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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.38, 2,702.33 and 647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.38, 2,702.33 and 647.40 is: 971.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.38 : 2,702.33 = 647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.38/2,702.33 = 647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.38x = 2,702.33 × 647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.38x = 1,749,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,488.44/1,801.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.19

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