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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.78, 2,703.39 and 647.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.78, 2,703.39 and 647.62 is: 971.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.78 : 2,703.39 = 647.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.78/2,703.39 = 647.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.78x = 2,703.39 × 647.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.78x = 1,750,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,769.43/1,801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.69

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