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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.40, 2,702.28 and 647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.40, 2,702.28 and 647 is: 970.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.40 : 2,702.28 = 647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.40/2,702.28 = 647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.40x = 2,702.28 × 647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.40x = 1,748,375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,375.16/1,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.56

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