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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.50, 2,702.28 and 647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.50, 2,702.28 and 647.28 is: 970.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.50 : 2,702.28 = 647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.50/2,702.28 = 647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.50x = 2,702.28 × 647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.50x = 1,749,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,131.80/1,801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.93

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