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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.59, 2,706.47 and 649.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.59, 2,706.47 and 649.43 is: 974.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.59 : 2,706.47 = 649.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.59/2,706.47 = 649.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.59x = 2,706.47 × 649.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.59x = 1,757,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,662.81/1,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.54

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