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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.52, 2,918.40 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.52, 2,918.40 and 647.12 is: 970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.52 : 2,918.40 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.52/2,918.40 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.52x = 2,918.40 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.52x = 1,888,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,555.01/1,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.72

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