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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.51, 2,726.42 and 647.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.51, 2,726.42 and 647.77 is: 971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.51 : 2,726.42 = 647.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.51/2,726.42 = 647.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.51x = 2,726.42 × 647.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.51x = 1,766,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,093.08/1,817.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.71

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