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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.71, 2,726.46 and 647.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.71, 2,726.46 and 647.66 is: 971.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.71 : 2,726.46 = 647.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.71/2,726.46 = 647.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.71x = 2,726.46 × 647.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.71x = 1,765,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,825.90/1,817.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.46

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