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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.56, 2,702.34 and 647.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.56, 2,702.34 and 647.34 is: 971.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.56 : 2,702.34 = 647.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.56/2,702.34 = 647.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.56x = 2,702.34 × 647.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.56x = 1,749,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,332.78/1,801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.01

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